Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Tan Tock Seng (1798–1850) was a Singaporean merchant and philanthropist. Born in Malacca in 1798 to an immigrant Hokkien father and Peranakan mother, Tan Tock Seng rose from humble origins. In 1819, Tan moved to Singapore to sell fruit, vegetable and fowl. He worked diligently and was able to set up a shop in Boat Quay and became a notable businessman.. }
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- Tan_Tock_Seng comment "Tan Tock Seng (1798–1850) was a Singaporean merchant and philanthropist. Born in Malacca in 1798 to an immigrant Hokkien father and Peranakan mother, Tan Tock Seng rose from humble origins. In 1819, Tan moved to Singapore to sell fruit, vegetable and fowl. He worked diligently and was able to set up a shop in Boat Quay and became a notable businessman.".