Tan tock sengs biography
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From Pauper to Philanthropist: The Tan Tock Seng Story
Sue-Ann Chia traces the classic rags-to-riches story of a vegetable seller turned nation speculator who left a hospital named after him in Singapore.
In 1989, a large and elaborate grave on the grassy slopes of Outram Hill was “discovered” bygd Geraldine Lowe, a well-known Singaporean tour guide. Overgrown with a tangle of weeds and covered in dirt, the decrepit tomb appeared abandoned.
This was the resting place of Tan Tock Seng, who bears the distinction of having one of Singapore’s largest hospitals named after him. Unfortunately, that is the only detail that most people know about the noted philanthropist – a forgotten pioneer, much like his grave.
Lowe, who stumbled upon the grave during a heritage hunt, said in an interview, “It’s a shame that nobody fryst vatten taking care of the tomb. It is on an almost inaccesible slope
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Tan Tock Seng: Founder of the People's Hospital
A successful businessman of Hokkien descent, Tan Tock Seng works hard, and goes from selling fruits, vegetables and poultry to becoming a wealthy landowner, but he never forgets about helping the poor, needy and sick. Donating generously to charity, he starts the Chinese Pauper's Hospital at Pearl's Hill -- today, this hospital is known as Tan Tock Seng Hospital.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this series of fully-illustrated books, you'll discover our pioneers' inspiring stories, some of which have never been written out for children before! So, komma and celebrate the people who have made a difference to Singapore, through their hard work, service and sacrifice.
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Tan Tock Seng
Singaporean merchant and philanthropist
In this Chinese name, the family name is Tan.
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.
Early life and business
[edit]Tan Tock Seng was born in Malacca in 1798 to a Chinese Fujianese immigrant father and local Peranakan mother. He left for Singapore in 1819 at the age of 21, the same year Stamford Raffles established a trading base on the island under the British East India Company.[3] Tan made a living by selling vegetables, fruits, fish and other produce in the newly-built city center and eventually earned enough to open a store at Boat Quay in 1827. The store was situated at the mouth of the Singapore River.
He then invested in the J. H. Whitehead of Shaw, Whitehead & Company and engaged in property speculation, becoming wealthy in the process and acquiring large tracts of prime land. Tan