Wee Chong Jin
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 19 years ago |
Date of birth | September 28,1917 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | George Town |
Malaysia | |
Date of died | June 5,2005 |
Died | Singapore |
Books | The Legal Profession in Singapore: Past, Present and Future |
Education | St John's College |
Penang Free School | |
Previous position | Acting President of Singapore (1985–1985), Chief Justice of Singapore (1963–1990) |
Presidential term | March 27, 1985 – March 29, 1985 |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 661056 |
Wee Chong Jin Life story
Wee Chong Jin DUBC was a Malayan-born Singaporean judge who served as the first chief justice of Singapore between 1963 and 1990. He was appointed by President Yusof Ishak, and took office on 5 January 1963. He was the longest-serving chief justice in the Commonwealth.