The Presidents of Singapore: Benjamin Sheares

He was a well-known doctor and professor, and was one of the

leading names in obstetrics and gynaecology in Singapore for

decades.


And when he was 63 years old, he was asked to be the second

President of Singapore, after the first President Yusof Ishak died

in 1970.


What was Benjamin Sheares like as a President?

Did he continue practising as a doctor after he became President?

Did he move to the Istana?

And who described him as “a perfect gentleman?”


These answers and more can be found in this easy-to-read book,

which is targeted at upper primary and lower secondary pupils.

It has many photographs of Benjamin Sheares, including some

not previously published. Readers will enjoy seeing him in his

early years, when he was a professor, and also in more relaxed,

unguarded moments.