Global InformationEdwin Tessensohn information
Edwin Tessensohn | |
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 Tessensohn in the 1900s | |
| Born | 8 April 1855 Malacca, Malaysia |
| Died | 26 September 1926 (aged 71) Singapore General Hospital, Singapore |
| Resting place | Bidadari Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Clementine da Silva (m. 1875 – died 1900) Emily Chopard (m. 1904 – died 1922) |
| Children | 3 |
John Edwin Richard Tessensohn (8 April 1855 – 26 September 1926), often known as Edwin Tessensohn, was a leader of the Eurasian community of Singapore. He was the first Eurasian representative to the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements and served as the president of the Singapore Recreation Club, a prominent Eurasian club, for 25 years.