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Born September 16, 1923 • Singapore • Singapore
Died March 23, 2015 (aged 91) • Singapore • Singapore
Title / Office prime minister (1965-1990), Singapore
Founder People’s Action Party
Political Affiliation People’s Action Party
Notable Family Members son Lee Hsien Loong

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