Wee Kim Wee

4th President of Singapore (1915–2005)
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Wee Kim Wee
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Wee Kim Wee

Summary

Wee Kim Wee is a human[1]. He was born in Singapore[2]. He was born on +1915-11-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Siglap[4]. He died on +2005-05-02T00:00:00Z[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 (392 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 +1915-11-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wee Kim Wee died on +2005-05-02T00:00:00Z[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's image is recorded as Wee Kim Wee (3x4 crop).png[23].
  • Wee Kim Wee is recorded as male[24].
  • Wee Kim Wee's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Wee Kim Wee was affiliated with the People's Action Party[26].
  • Wee Kim Wee's ISNI is recorded as 0000000042556163[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Singapore[2], Wee Kim Wee… he was born on +1915-11-04T00:00:00Z[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[26].

Death and Burial

Wee Kim Wee died on +2005-05-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Siglap[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[37]. 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 (392 views/month, #6,948 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . nas.gov.sg. Retrieved . nas.gov.sg. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [37] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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