Lee Kuan Yew

The story, in brief.

Lee Kuan Yew, also known as LKY, was a Singaporean politician and barrister who served as the first prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), his authoritarian governance oversaw the transformation of post-independence Singapore into a highly developed country and one of the four Asian Tigers. He is regarded as the founding father of modern Singapore.

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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

1. 1923
   Life

   Born in Singapore

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2. 1955~ age 32
   Role

   Member of the Parliament of Singapore

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3. 1959~ age 36
   Role

   Prime Minister of Singapore

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4. 1963~ age 40
   Role

   Member of the Parliament of Singapore

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5. 1990~ age 67
   Role

   Senior Minister

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6. 2004~ age 81
   Role

   Minister Mentor

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7. 2005~ age 82
   Recognition

   honorary doctor of the Fudan University

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8. 2014~ age 91
   Recognition

   Global Citizen Awards

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9. 2015~ age 92
   Life

   Death

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