Goh Chok Tong
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Goh Chok Tong
Summary
Goh Chok Tong is a human[1]. Born in Singapore[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1941[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,645 views/month, #6,552 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Born in Singapore[2], Goh Chok Tong…
- Goh Chok Tong was born on May 20, 1941[3].
- Goh Chok Tong was married to Tan Choo Leng[6].
- A child of Goh Chok Tong was Goh Jin Theng[7].
- A child of Goh Chok Tong was Goh Jin Hian[8].
- Goh Chok Tong held citizenship in Singapore[9].
- Goh Chok Tong's professions included politician[4].
- Goh Chok Tong held the position of Member of the Parliament of Singapore[10].
- Goh Chok Tong was educated at National University of Singapore[11].
- Goh Chok Tong's education included a stint at Williams College[12].
- Goh Chok Tong's education included a stint at Raffles Institution[13].
- Goh Chok Tong received the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[14].
- Goh Chok Tong received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[15].
- Goh Chok Tong received the Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[16].
- Goh Chok Tong received the Gold Olympic Order[17].
- Goh Chok Tong is recorded as male[18].
- Goh Chok Tong's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Goh Chok Tong was affiliated with the People's Action Party[20].
- Goh Chok Tong's Commons category is recorded as Goh Chok Tong[21].
- Goh Chok Tong's family name is recorded as Wu[22].
- Goh Chok Tong's given name is recorded as Zuòdòng[23].
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Origins and Family
Goh Chok Tong was born in Singapore[2]. He was born on May 20, 1941[3].
Education
Educated at National University of Singapore[11], an autonomous university[24], in Singapore[25], founded in 1905[26]; Williams College[12], a liberal arts college[27], in United States[28], founded in 1793[29]; and Raffles Institution[13], a private school[30], in Singapore[31], founded in 1823[32].
Career and Affiliations
Goh Chok Tong worked as a politician[4]. He held the position of Member of the Parliament of Singapore[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[14], an award[33], in India[34], founded in 1965[35]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[15], a grade of an order[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1875[38]; Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[16], a grade of an order[39], in Australia[40]; and Gold Olympic Order[17], a grade of an order[41].
Personal Life
Goh Chok Tong was married to Tan Choo Leng[6]. Children include Goh Jin Theng[7] and Goh Jin Hian[8]. He was affiliated with the People's Action Party[20].
Why It Matters
Goh Chok Tong ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,645 views/month, #6,552 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Goh Chok Tong born?
Born in Singapore[2], Goh Chok Tong…
Who was Goh Chok Tong married to?
Goh Chok Tong's spouses include Tan Choo Leng[6].
What did Goh Chok Tong do for work?
Goh Chok Tong worked as politician[4].
Where did Goh Chok Tong go to school?
Goh Chok Tong was educated at National University of Singapore[11], Williams College[12], and Raffles Institution[13].
What awards did Goh Chok Tong receive?
Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[14], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[15], Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[16], and Gold Olympic Order[17].