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David Marshall (1908-1995) was one of Singapore's most remarkable sons.
The eldest son of migrant Sephardic Jews, Marshall's brilliant academic
career at Raffles Institution was brought to an abrupt end when he
collapsed from tuberculosis. Sent away to recuperate in Switzerland,
Marshall not only learnt the French language but also imbibed the French
ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity and returned a strong
opponent of colonialism. Qualifying as a barrister in half the normal
time, he rose to become Singapore's greatest criminal and constitutional
lawyer. In 1955, he unexpectedly found himself the leader of the Labour
Front and Singapore's first Chief Minister. His fourteen tumultuous
months in office led to the eventual withdrawal of the British from
Singapore but his emotional personality and impatience made him an
unlikely politician. In the twilight of his career, Marshall was
appointed Singapore's first ambassador to France. This is the story of
this extraordinary man who was, for many, Singapore's "missionary of
democracy." Using previously unavailable sources, author Kevin Tan
chronicles the remarkable life, times and achievements of the man many
regarded as "Singapore's Conscience."
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