Sellapan Ramanathan

ModernPoliticianSingapore1924 — ?

Tamil Singaporean president for two terms.

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Quick Facts

Born

1924

Country

Singapore

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)27

Total Score37.7

Sellapan Ramanathan — Complete Timeline

1966 AD

Served as Director of the Internal Security DepartmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Nathan served as Director of the Internal Security Department (ISD) from 1966 to 1971. He oversaw security operations during Singapore's early years, including the handling of communist threats.

SecurityISD

Impact: national

1988 AD

Appointed Singapore's High Commissioner to MalaysiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Nathan served as Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia from 1988 to 1990. He played a key role in managing bilateral relations during a period of tension over water and territorial issues.

DiplomacyHigh Commissioner

Impact: regional

1999 AD

Elected Sixth President of SingaporePolitical Action◆ Major

Sellapan Ramanathan (S. R. Nathan) was elected as the sixth President of Singapore in September 1999. He won a by-election after Ong Teng Cheong's resignation and served two terms until 2011.

PresidencyElection

Impact: national

2005 AD

Re-elected President UnopposedPolitical Action◆ Major

Nathan was re-elected as President in 2005 without a contest, as no other candidate qualified. He served a second term until 2011, focusing on social cohesion and charitable causes.

Re-electionUncontested

Impact: national