Lee Kuan Yew

Age: 86
Occupation: Minister Mentor of Singapore
Previous TIME 100 Appearances: 1

The first Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee ran the city-state for more than 30 years and oversaw its rise to one of Asia's most prosperous states. Despite stepping down as Senior Minister in 2004, he still retains vast influence.

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