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Tan Chin Tuan

1908-11-21 – 2005-11-13

Portrait of Tan Chin Tuan
A statue of Tan Chin Tuan outside the Tan Chin Tuan Lecture Theatre in Nanyang Technological University.Credit: Lionessme.

Life & Legacy

Tan Chin Tuan CBE (Chinese: 陈振传; pinyin: Chén Zhènchuán; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Chín-thoân; 21 November 1908 – 13 November 2005) was a Singaporean banker and philanthropist who served as the chairman of OCBC Bank from 1966 to 1983. Tan is often credited with helping to establish the OCBC Bank through its mergers. He was the paternal uncle of former president Tony Tan.

Occupation & Career

manager, businessperson

Education

Anglo-Chinese School

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Anglo-Chinese School

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2391906 — wikidata View source

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