Background
Marshall, David Saul was born on March 12, 1908 in Singapore. Arrived in France, 1978. Son of Saul Nassim and Flora Ezekiel Mashaal.
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David Saul Marshall, Singaporean diplomat. Bar: Middle Temple, London (barrister law) 1937; certified notary public advisory High Court Singapore, solicitor High Court Malaya and Supreme Court Brunei, 1978. Recipient Datuk Kurnia Johan Pahlawan, Sultan Pahang, Malaysia, 1970, chevalier de la Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur'Honneur, France, 1978.
Education
Raffles Institution, Middle Temple and University of London. Law in England and began legal career in Singapore since 1937.
Career
Worked in Singapore as sharebroker, salesman and sec. to a shipping co. 1924-1932; then stu; career in Singapore since 1937. Joined Singapore Volunteer Corps 1938.
Imprisoned by Japanese 1942-1945. Founder Secretary War Prisoners Association. Founder member Labour Front.
Chief Minister of Singapore 1955-1956. Chairman Singapore Institute of S.E. Asian Studies 74. Ambassador to France since 1978 (also accredited to Portugal since 1981, to Spain, to Switzerland since 1990).
Perm. Representative to UNESCO 1978-1985.
Membership
Member of Travellers (Paris), Cercle de l'Union Interalliee, Jewish. Clubs, International Chamber of C. (court arbitration since 1985), Singapore War Prisoners Association.
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Married Jean Mary Gray, April 2, 1961. Children: Ruth Anna, Sara Elizabeth, Joanna Tamar, Jonathan Mark.
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Nationality
Singaporean -
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Education
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1937
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1987
Career
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1955 - 1956
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1961 - 1963
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1969 - 1974
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1978
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1981
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1981 - 1985
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1985