Yusof bin Ishak
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Summary
Yusof bin Ishak was born on August 12, 1910[1], in Perak[2]. He died on November 23, 1970[3], in Singapore[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,987 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kranji State Cemetery[8]
- Father: Ishak bin Ahmad[9]
- Spouse: Noor Aishah Mohammad Salim[10]
- Country of citizenship: Singapore[11]
- Ethnic group: Minangkabau[12]
- Position held: President of Singapore[13], Yang di-Pertuan Negara of Singapore[14]
- Educated at: Victoria School[15], King Edward VII School[16], Raffles Institution[17]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: People's Action Party[20]
- Commons category: Yusof bin Ishak[21]
- Cause of death: heart failure[22]
- Given name: Yusuf[23]
- Official website: http://www.istana.gov.sg/the-president/former-presidents/encik-yusof-ishak[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Described by source: Ensiklopedia Tokoh 1001 Orang Minang[26]
- Sibling: Abdul Rahim Ishak[27], Aziz Ishak[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Yusof bin Ishak include ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute[29], a research institute[30], in Singapore[31], founded in 1968[32], headquartered in Singapore[33] and Masjid Yusof Ishak[34], a mosque[35], in Singapore[36].
Why It Matters
Yusof bin Ishak has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute[29], a research institute[30], in Singapore[31], founded in 1968[32], headquartered in Singapore[33] and Masjid Yusof Ishak[34], a mosque[35], in Singapore[36].
FAQs
Where was Yusof bin Ishak born?
Yusof bin Ishak was born in Perak[2].
Where did Yusof bin Ishak die?
Yusof bin Ishak passed away in Singapore[4].
Who were Yusof bin Ishak's parents?
Yusof bin Ishak's father was Ishak bin Ahmad[9].
Who was Yusof bin Ishak married to?
Yusof bin Ishak's spouses include Noor Aishah Mohammad Salim[10].
What did Yusof bin Ishak do for work?
Yusof bin Ishak worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6].
Where did Yusof bin Ishak go to school?
Yusof bin Ishak was educated at Victoria School[15], King Edward VII School[16], and Raffles Institution[17].