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- He was the first Asian to be appointed Justice of the Peace (JP).
- He was known to provide burial costs for the Chinese poor.
- In 1844, he donated Spanish $7,000 to the building of the Chinese Pauper's Hospital, which was later renamed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital or TTSH.
- He was a founder of the Thian Hock Keng Temple at Telok Ayer Street, Singapore's oldest temple, which had been the centre of worship for the Fujian Chinese and donated money to the construction.
- His role in helping the early Chinese immigrants settle disputes earned him the title "Captain of the Chinese."
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When tan tock seng was born?
Tan Tock Seng was born in 1798.
Pictures of mr tan tock seng himself?
pictures of mr tan tock seng and himself
When was Tan Tock Seng Hospital created?
Tan Tock Seng Hospital was created in 1884.
What is tan tock seng's birthday?
1798
Why did Tan Tock Seng set up Tan Tock Seng hospital?
he wanted to help the sick and injured so he build the hospital lol
What hobbies does Tan Tock Seng have?
pictures of Mr tanTo-ck seng
What is Tan Tock Seng's job?
Tan Tock Seng was a peranakan merchant and philanthropist in early colonial Singapore. He was known for his contributions to society, including the establishment of a hospital that still bears his name today.
When did tan tock seng die?
He died when he was 52 years old, after catching an unknown disease.
Why is it important to remember the contributions of the early settler in Singapore?
We must remember the contributors such as Tan Tock Seng. He contributed by building the Chinese Pauper Hospital. It was named after Tan Tock Seng later to honor his contributions.
What are the best hospitals in Singapore?
National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).
When did Tan Kim Seng die?
Tan Kim Seng died in 1864.
When was Tan Seng Giaw born?
Tan Seng Giaw was born on 1942-05-26.
