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David Marshall

A poster titled ‘Speakers and Members of the First Legislative Assembly, Singapore’. David Marshall can be seen on top row, third from left. (c.1955)

From textiles to law

Born in Singapore to Saul Nassim Mashal,4 David Marshall, whose name was anglicised in 1920,5 was raised in a Jewish orthodox family alongside six younger siblings. School life for him started at a kindergarten run by the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus.6

As a student at Raffles Institution, Marshall became friends with individuals such as Benjamin Sheares and George Oehlers – fellow future leaders of Singapore.

During the course of his education, Marshall attempted to apply for the highly sought-after Queen’s Scholarship. However, being of weak constitution, he collapsed before he could take the exam. Marshall thus pivoted to the field of textile manufacturing which he pursued in Belgium.

Back home in Singapore, he worked as a textile representative and a French language teacher.7 Before he turned 30, Marshall decided to read law.8

A patriot at heart

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    David Marshall (Singaporean politician) facts for kids

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    David Marshall

    Chief Minister of Singapore
    In office
    6 April 1955 – 7 June 1956
    MonarchElizabeth II
    GovernorJohn Fearns Nicoll
    Robert Black
    William Goode
    Preceded byOffice established
    Succeeded byLim Yew Hock
    Chairman of the Workers' Party
    In office
    1957–1963
    Preceded byPosition established
    Succeeded byChiang Seok Keong (acting)
    Member of the Legislative Assembly
    for Anson
    In office
    15 July 1961 – 3 September 1963
    Preceded byMohammed Baharuddin Ariff
    Succeeded byGovindaswamy Perumal
    Member of Legislative Assembly
    for Cairnhill
    In office
    2 April 1955 – 29 April 1957
    Preceded byConstituency established
    Succeeded bySoh Ghee Soon
    Personal details
    Born

    David Saul Mashal


    12 March 1908
    Singapore, Straits Settlements
    Died12 December 1995(1995-12-12) (aged 87)
    Singapore
    Political partyIndependent
    (1963–1995)
    Other political
    affiliations    		Labour Front
    (1954–1957)
    Worker's Party
    (1

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