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Benjamin Henry Sheares
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| Benjamin Henry Sheares | |
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| In office 2 January 1971 – 12 May 1981 |
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| Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew (1959–1990) |
| Preceded by | Yusof bin Ishak |
| Succeeded by | Devan Nair |
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| Born | 12 August 1910 Singapore |
| Died | 12 May 1981 (aged 70) Singapore |
| Nationality |  Singaporean |
| Spouse | S.G. Sheares |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Website | www.istana.gov.sg |
Dr. Benjamin Henry Sheares (12 August 1907 – 12 May 1981) was the second President of Singapore.
A Eurasian, Dr. Benjamin Sheares became Singapore's second president on 2 January 1971, and held the office until his death in 1981. An obstetrician at the Kandang Kerbau Hospital and professor at the University of Malaya, Dr. Sheares was also the first Chancellor of the National University of Singapore. He was succeeded as President by C. V. Devan Nair.
Sheares is buried in the Kranji State Cemetery.
The Benjamin Sheares Bridge is named after him, as is a student's residence hall, Sheares Hall, in the National University of Singapore.
One of Sheares' main contributions to medicine was a technique to create an artificial vagina for those born without one. A modification of it is still used for sex change operations today.[1]
- ^ Gwee, Elizabeth. "A long overdue book on KKH", The Straits Times, 2002-11-20.
- Cornelius-Takahama, Vernon (1997-11-10). Benjamin Sheares Bridge. Singapore Infopedia, National Library Board. Retrieved on 2007-09-23.
- Arunasalam, Sitragandi (2002-10-25). Benjamin Sheares. Singapore Infopedia, National Library Board. Retrieved on 2007-09-23.
- Sheares, J. (Joseph) H.H. (July 2005), "Benjamin Henry Sheares, MD, MS, FRCOG: President, Republic of Singapore 1971–1981; Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 1931–1981 : A Biography, 12th August 1907 – 12th May 1981", Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 34 (6): 25C–41C, ISSN 0304-4602, <http://annals.edu.sg/pdf/34VolNo6200506/V34N6p25C.pdf> – A biography of Dr. Benjamin Sheares written by his son, Dr. Joseph Sheares, noting the contributions of Dr. Sheares as an obstetrician, gynaecologist and President of Singapore, and offering an intimate insight into Dr. Sheares' life before and after taking public office.
- Benjamin Sheares. ISTANA Singapore : Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore, Government of Singapore (2006-06-15). Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
| Preceded by Yusof bin Ishak |
President of Singapore 1970-1981 |
Succeeded by Devan Nair |
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Presidents of Singapore |
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Yusof bin Ishak | Benjamin Henry Sheares | Chengara Veetil Devan Nair | Wee Kim Wee | Ong Teng Cheong | Sellapan Ramanathan |