Wee Kim Wee

Summary

Wee Kim Wee is a human^[1]. He was born in Singapore^[2]. He was born on November 4, 1915^[3]. He passed away in Siglap^[4]. He died on May 2, 2005^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6], journalist^[7], politician^[8], and sports executive^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #6,948 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Wee Kim Wee's place of birth was Singapore^[2].
• Wee Kim Wee died in Siglap^[4].
• Wee Kim Wee was born on November 4, 1915^[3].
• Wee Kim Wee died on May 2, 2005^[5].
• Burial took place at Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium^[11].
• Wee Kim Wee was married to Koh Sok Hiong^[12].
• A child of Wee Kim Wee was Bill Wee Hock Kee^[13].
• Wee Kim Wee held citizenship in Singapore^[14].
• Malay was Wee Kim Wee's native language^[15].
• Wee Kim Wee's professions included diplomat^[6].
• Wee Kim Wee worked as a journalist^[7].
• Wee Kim Wee's professions included politician^[8].
• Wee Kim Wee worked as a sports executive^[9].
• Wee Kim Wee held the position of President of Singapore^[16].
• Wee Kim Wee held the position of ambassador of Singapore^[17].
• Wee Kim Wee's education included a stint at Outram Secondary School^[18].
• Wee Kim Wee was educated at Raffles Institution^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Wee Kim Wee is Glimpses and Reflections^[20].
• Wee Kim Wee received the Darjah Utama Temasek^[21].
• Wee Kim Wee's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[22].
• Wee Kim Wee is recorded as male^[23].
• Wee Kim Wee's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Wee Kim Wee was affiliated with the People's Action Party^[25].
• Wee Kim Wee's Commons category is recorded as Wee Kim Wee^[26].
• The cause of death was prostate cancer^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Singapore^[2], Wee Kim Wee… he was born on November 4, 1915^[3]. Malay was his native language^[15].

Education

Educated at Outram Secondary School^[18], a secondary school^[28], in Singapore^[29], founded in 1906^[30] and Raffles Institution^[19], a private school^[31], in Singapore^[32], founded in 1823^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6], journalist^[7], politician^[8], and sports executive^[9]. Positions held include President of Singapore^[16], a position^[34], in Singapore^[35], founded in 1965^[36] and ambassador of Singapore^[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wee Kim Wee is Glimpses and Reflections^[20].

Recognition

Wee Kim Wee received the Darjah Utama Temasek^[21].

Personal Life

Wee Kim Wee was married to Koh Sok Hiong^[12]. A child of him was Bill Wee Hock Kee^[13]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism^[22]. He was affiliated with the People's Action Party^[25].

Death and Burial

Wee Kim Wee died on May 2, 2005^[5]. He passed away in Siglap^[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer^[27]. He is buried at Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium^[11].

Why It Matters

Wee Kim Wee ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #6,948 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was Wee Kim Wee born?

Wee Kim Wee's place of birth was Singapore^[2].

Where did Wee Kim Wee die?

Wee Kim Wee passed away in Siglap^[4].

Who was Wee Kim Wee married to?

Wee Kim Wee's spouses include Koh Sok Hiong^[12].

What did Wee Kim Wee do for work?

Wee Kim Wee worked as diplomat^[6], journalist^[7], politician^[8], and sports executive^[9].

Where did Wee Kim Wee go to school?

Wee Kim Wee was educated at Outram Secondary School^[18] and Raffles Institution^[19].

What awards did Wee Kim Wee receive?

Honors received include Darjah Utama Temasek^[21].