Tan Tock Seng
Tan Tock Seng | |
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陳篤生 | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1798 Malacca |
| Died | 24 February 1850 (aged 52) Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Resting place | Outram Hill, Singapore |
| Spouse | Lee Seo Neo (李淑娘) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Tan Guat Teong (father) Kow Geok Neo (mother) |
| Known for | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Tan Tock Seng (Chinese: 陳篤生; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Tok-seng; 1798 – 24 February 1850) was a Malacca-born merchant and philanthropist from Singapore.
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Philanthropist
Tan became an influential Chinese leader and was the first Asian to be appointed Justice of the Peace by Governor William John Butterworth.[1] He was also granted the title of Kapitan Cina (Captain of the Chinese) for settling feuds and assisting new Chinese immigrants upon their arrival to Singapore.[2] The founding of Thian Hock Keng temple was led by Tan for the Hokkien community and still exists at Telok Ayer Street today.[3]
His most famous donation was a $5,000 contribution to the construction of the Chinese Pauper Hospital in 1844, which was named after its benefactor on its opening and referred to colloquially as "Tan Tock Seng hospital".[4] The hospital later relocated to the corner of Serangoon Road and Balestier Road in 1860, and a female wing was funded by Tan's widow Lee Seo Neo in 1867.[4]
Death and legacy
Tan died on 24 February 1850 at the age of 52 after falling ill, leaving behind his wife, three sons and three daughters.[5] His initial burial location is unknown but his remains were re-interred at Outram Hill around 1882.[6] The modern day Tan Tock Seng Hospital and adjacent road Jalan Tan Tock Seng still bears his name.[4]
References
- ^ Dhoraisingham & Samuel 2003, p. 27.
- ^ Brazil 1992, p. 51.
- ^ Dhoraisingham & Samuel 2003, p. 43-45.
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Grave of Tan Tock Seng". Roots. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
Works cited
- Brazil, D (1992). Singapore: Days of Old. Illustrated Magazine Publishing Company. ISBN 9789627093190.
- Dhoraisingham, K. D.; Samuel, D. S. (2003). Tan Tock Seng, Pioneer: His Life, Times, Contributions, and Legacy. Natural History Publications (Borneo). ISBN 9789838120791.
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