Benjamin Sheares
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Benjamin Sheares
Summary
Benjamin Sheares is a human[1]. His place of birth was Singapore[2]. He was born on August 12, 1907[3]. He died in Singapore[4]. He died on May 12, 1981[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and gynecologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (783 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Benjamin Sheares's place of birth was Singapore[2].
- Benjamin Sheares passed away in Singapore[4].
- Benjamin Sheares was born on August 12, 1907[3].
- Benjamin Sheares died on May 12, 1981[5].
- Burial took place at Kranji State Cemetery[9].
- Benjamin Sheares was married to Yeo Seh Geok[10].
- A child of Benjamin Sheares was Joseph Sheares[11].
- A child of Benjamin Sheares was Constance Sheares[12].
- Benjamin Sheares held citizenship in Singapore[13].
- Benjamin Sheares's professions included politician[6].
- Benjamin Sheares worked as a gynecologist[7].
- Benjamin Sheares held the position of President of Singapore[14].
- Benjamin Sheares was educated at National University of Singapore[15].
- Benjamin Sheares's education included a stint at Saint Andrew's Secondary School[16].
- Benjamin Sheares was educated at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine[17].
- Benjamin Sheares received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
- Benjamin Sheares's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
- Benjamin Sheares is recorded as male[20].
- Benjamin Sheares's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Benjamin Sheares was affiliated with the People's Action Party[22].
- Benjamin Sheares's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Sheares[23].
- The cause of death was disease[24].
- Benjamin Sheares's family name is recorded as Sheares[25].
- Benjamin Sheares's given name is recorded as Benjamin[26].
- Benjamin Sheares's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].
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Origins and Family
Benjamin Sheares's place of birth was Singapore[2]. He was born on August 12, 1907[3].
Education
Educated at National University of Singapore[15], an autonomous university[28], in Singapore[29], founded in 1905[30]; Saint Andrew's Secondary School[16], a school[31], in Singapore[32], founded in 1862[33]; and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine[17], a medical school[34], in Singapore[35], founded in 1905[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and gynecologist[7]. Benjamin Sheares held the position of President of Singapore[14].
Recognition
Benjamin Sheares received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
Personal Life
Benjamin Sheares was married to Yeo Seh Geok[10]. Children include Joseph Sheares[11], a surgeon[37], b. 1943[38], of Singapore[39], specialised in thoracic surgery[40] and Constance Sheares[12], a writer[41], b. 1941[42], of Singapore[43]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[19]. He was affiliated with the People's Action Party[22].
Death and Burial
Benjamin Sheares died on May 12, 1981[5]. He passed away in Singapore[4]. The cause of death was disease[24]. He is buried at Kranji State Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Benjamin Sheares include Benjamin Sheares Bridge[44], a girder bridge[45], in Singapore[46].
Why It Matters
Benjamin Sheares ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (783 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Benjamin Sheares Bridge[44], a girder bridge[45], in Singapore[46].
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Sheares born?
Born in Singapore[2], Benjamin Sheares…
Where did Benjamin Sheares die?
Benjamin Sheares died in Singapore[4].
Who was Benjamin Sheares married to?
Benjamin Sheares's spouses include Yeo Seh Geok[10].
What did Benjamin Sheares do for work?
Benjamin Sheares worked as politician[6] and gynecologist[7].
Where did Benjamin Sheares go to school?
Benjamin Sheares was educated at National University of Singapore[15], Saint Andrew's Secondary School[16], and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine[17].
What awards did Benjamin Sheares receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].