Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was a prominent Singaporean statesman who served as the country's first Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990.
Born in 1923, he studied law in England before returning to Singapore to practice and become involved in politics.
Lee founded the People's Action Party in 1954 and led Singapore to independence.
He is credited with transforming Singapore from a developing nation to a prosperous, modern city-state.
After stepping down as Prime Minister, Lee continued to serve in advisory roles within the government until 2011.
His leadership and policies significantly influenced Singapore's economic and social development.
