Avadai Dhanam Lakshimi
Singaporean former politician and 3rd First Lady of Singapore (1925–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Avadai Dhanam Lakshimi (1925 – April 18, 2005) was a Singaporean former politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Moulmein SMC from 1963 to 1953 and the 3rd Spouse of the President of Singapore from 1981 to 1985.[1]
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In this Indian name, the name Avadai is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Dhanam Lakshimi.
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Avadai Dhanam | |
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3rd Spouse of the President of Singapore | |
In role 23 October 1981 – 28 March 1985 | |
President | Devan Nair |
Preceded by | Yeo Seh Geok |
Succeeded by | Koh Sok Hiong |
Member of Parliament for Moulmein SMC | |
Preceded by | Lin You Eng |
Succeeded by | Sia Khoon Seng |
Personal details | |
Born | Avadai Dhanam Lakshimi 1925 (1925) Singapore |
Died | 18 April 2005(2005-04-18) (aged 79–80) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | People's Action Party |
Spouse | |
Children | 4; including Janadas |
Parent(s) | Avadai Thevar (father) Anjalaiammal (mother) |
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Dhanam became the first female MP of Indian origin, when she was elected as the MP for Moulmein SMC in 1963.[2] In her role as an MP she was known for her public health advocacy.
Serving in the role for 5 years, she retired in 1968, continuing to serve in the public service. She married Devan Nair in August 1953, who later became the President of Singapore.