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Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
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Runme Shaw
1901-01-01 – 1985-03-02
Life & Legacy
Runme Shaw, K.St.J (Chinese: 邵仁枚; pinyin: Shào Rénméi; 1 January 1901 – 2 March 1985) was the chairman and founder of the Shaw Organisation of Singapore. Runme Shaw and his brother, Run Run Shaw, together known as the Shaw Brothers, were pioneers in the film and entertainment industry in Singapore and Malaya, and brought to life the movie industry in Asia, especially the Southeast Asian region.
Runme Shaw was also a philanthropist who started the Shaw Foundation, a charitable organisation. In addition, Runme was the chairman and president of several government boards, and a patron of many organisations. As a result, Runme won many local and foreign awards for his philanthropic work and contribution to the movie industry in Southeast Asia.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
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Family Child
Shaw Vee King
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q842519 · wikidata
Family Father
Shao Yuxuan
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Family Sibling
Run Run Shaw
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q842519 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Runde Shaw
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q842519 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Runje Shaw
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q842519 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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