Devan Nair
Malaysian-Singaporean politician, 3rd President of Singapore (1923–2005)
1923 — 2005
Quick Facts
Profession
Malaysian-Singaporean politician, 3rd President of Singapore (1923–2005)
Born
August 5, 1923
Died
2005 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician
MalaysiaBorn in JasinDied in Hamilton
1923
Born in Jasin (1923-08-05)
1964
PositionMembers of the Dewan Rakyat, 2nd Malaysian Parliament (1964–1969)
1979
PositionMember of the Parliament of Singapore (1979–1981)
1981
PositionPresident of Singapore (1981–1985)
2005
Died in Hamilton
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Devan Nair?+
Devan Nair is Malaysian-Singaporean politician, 3rd President of Singapore (1923–2005). Born in 1923.
When was Devan Nair born?+
Devan Nair was born on August 5, 1923.
When did Devan Nair die?+
Devan Nair died in 2005, at approximately 82 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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