Seah Eu Chin
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Seah Eu Chin (Chinese: 佘有進; pinyin: Shé Yǒujìn; Jyutping: Se4 Jau5 Zeon3; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siâ Iú-chìn; a.k.a. Siah U-chin, Seah Uchin or Seah You Chin; 1805 – 1883) was an immigrant from South China to Singapore, later becoming a successful merchant, a prominent descendant of Seah Clan and leader in the Overseas Chinese community.
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Seah Eu Chin | |
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Born | (1805-08-30)August 30, 1805 |
Died | September 23, 1883(1883-09-23) (aged 78) |
Nationality | Naturalized British subject |
Other names | Siah U-Chin |
Occupation(s) | Merchant, financier |
Known for | Founder of Ngee Ann Kongsi |
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He became known as the "Gambier King" for his extensive plantations for pepper and gambier.