Benjamin Sheares, Singaporean physician and politician, 2nd President of Singapore (died 1981)

Benjamin Henry Sheares was a Singaporean physician and academic who served as the second president of Singapore between 1971 until his death in 1981.

The president of the Republic of Singapore is the head of state of Singapore. The president represents the country in official diplomatic functions and possesses certain executive powers over the government of Singapore, including the control of the national reserves and the ability to revoke and appoint public service appointments.