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Benjamin Henry Sheares (August 12, 1907, _ May 12, 1981) was the second President of Singapore.


An obstetrician at the Kandang Kerbau Hospital and professor at the University of Malaya, Dr Benjamin Sheares became Singapore's second president on January 2, 1971. He was also the first Chancellor of the National University of Singapore on . He held the office until his death in 1981. He was followed in office by CV Devan Nair. His predecessor was Yusuf Ishak.

Preceded by:
Yusuf Ishak
President of Singapore
1970–1981
Followed by:
C. V. Devan Nair



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Benjamin Henry Sheares (August 12, 1907-May 12, 1981) was the second President of Singapore.
A Eurasian, Dr. Benjamin Sheares became Singapore's second president on January 2, 1971, and held the office of President 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.
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