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Lee Kuan Yew

Legacy Profile: The primary architect of modern Singapore's success.

33,427

days lived

91

age at death

Born
September 16, 1923
Died
March 23, 2015 (aged 91)
Zodiac
♍︎Virgo·pig 🐖
Updated Jan 2026

About

Lee Kuan Yew was the founding Prime Minister of Singapore who transformed it from a developing nation into a wealthy global hub. He led Singapore for over three decades.

Trivia

  • •He studied Law at Cambridge University, where he graduated with first-class honors and developed a deep friendship with his future wife, Kwa Geok Choo.
  • •His government was famous for strict policies aimed at cleanliness and order, leading to Singapore earning the nickname the 'Fine City' due to its numerous prohibitions (including the famous chewing gum ban).
  • •He famously advocated for the Speak Mandarin Campaign and the standardization of English as the main working language to unify the multi-ethnic population.

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Sun Sign

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2015
Day 33,427
Age 91

Death of Lee Kuan Yew

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96%
Mar 23, 2015

Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of Singapore, dies at age 91.

2013
Day 32,616
Age 89

Published 'One Man's View of the World'

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Jan 1, 2013

Published his book 'One Man's View of the World', offering insights on global politics.

2011
Day 32,018
Age 87

Stepped down as Senior Minister

Confidence
96%
May 14, 2011

Lee Kuan Yew stepped down from his role as Senior Minister in the Cabinet.

Day 31,885
Age 87

Published 'Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going'

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96%
Jan 1, 2011

Published 'Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going', a book of interviews.

2010
Day 31,794
Age 87

Death of Kwa Geok Choo

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96%
Oct 2, 2010

His wife, Kwa Geok Choo, passed away.

2004
Day 29,552
Age 80

Stepped down as Minister Mentor

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96%
Aug 12, 2004

Lee Kuan Yew stepped down from his role as Minister Mentor in the Cabinet.

2000
Day 27,867
Age 76

Published 'Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going'

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96%
Jan 1, 2000

Published a book of interviews and reflections.

Day 27,867
Age 76

Published 'From Third World to First: The Singapore Story'

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96%
Jan 1, 2000

Published his memoirs detailing Singapore's transformation.

1990
Day 24,546
Age 67

Senior Minister in the Cabinet

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96%
Nov 28, 1990

Became Senior Minister in the Cabinet after stepping down as Prime Minister.

Day 24,546
Age 67

Stepped down as Prime Minister

Confidence
96%
Nov 28, 1990

Lee Kuan Yew stepped down as Prime Minister of Singapore.

1968
Day 16,179
Age 44

Awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award

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96%
Jan 1, 1968

Awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service.

1959
Day 13,047
Age 35

Became Prime Minister of Singapore

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96%
Jun 5, 1959

Became the first Prime Minister of Singapore.

Day 13,041
Age 35

PAP won landslide victory

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96%
May 30, 1959

The People's Action Party (PAP) won a landslide victory in the general election.

1955
Day 11,431
Age 31

Elected to the Legislative Assembly

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Jan 1, 1955

Elected to the Legislative Assembly.

1954
Day 11,390
Age 31

Co-founded the People's Action Party (PAP)

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96%
Nov 21, 1954

Co-founded the People's Action Party (PAP).

1950
Day 9,939
Age 27

Married Kwa Geok Choo

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96%
Dec 1, 1950

Married Kwa Geok Choo, a fellow law student.

1949
Day 9,240
Age 25

Graduated from Cambridge University

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Jan 1, 1949

Graduated with a double first-class honors in Law from Cambridge University.

1946
Day 8,144
Age 22

Studied at the London School of Economics

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96%
Jan 1, 1946

Briefly studied at the London School of Economics.

1945
Day 7,779
Age 21

Served as a Lieutenant in the British Army

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96%
Jan 1, 1945

Served as a Lieutenant in the British Army during World War II.

1940
Day 5,952
Age 16

Studied at Raffles College

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96%
Jan 1, 1940

Studied at Raffles College (now National University of Singapore).

1930
Day 2,300
Age 6

Studied at Telok Kurau English School

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Jan 1, 1930

Studied at Telok Kurau English School.

1923
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Age 0

Birth of Lee Kuan Yew

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Sep 16, 1923

Lee Kuan Yew was born in Singapore.