Lee kuan yu biography

Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September – 23 March ), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporeanstatesman who served as the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 5 June to 28 November He had also served as the second Senior Minister from 28 November to 12 August and Minister Mentor from 12 August until his retirement from the executive branch of government on 21 May ^[2][3]

Lee was born in Singapore during British colonial rule, which was part of the Straits Settlements.

He had top grades in his early education, gaining a scholarship and admission to Raffles College. During the Japanese occupation, Lee worked in private companies and as an administration service officer for the propaganda office.

After the war, Lee first attended the London School of Economics, but transferred to Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, graduating with starred-first-class honours in law in He became a barrister of the Middle