Look Yan Kit
Cantonese dentist who came to Singapore in 1877 and established a surgery at South Bridge Road
About Look Yan Kit
Look Yan Kit (; 1849 — 1933) was a Cantonese dentist who came to Singapore in 1877 and found great success, having several high-profile clientele. He was a millionaire.
Early life Look was born in Guangzhou in 1849 and studied dentistry in Hong Kong.
Career Look came to Singapore in 1877, where he opened a dental clinic. He was very successful, and attracted several high-profile clientele, such as Abu Bakar of Johor and the Rajah of Solo. Due to the success of the clinic, he became a millionaire.
He owned 70 houses and two plantations.
Personal life and death Look had four sons. He died in 1933.
Legacy Yan Kit Road and the Yan Kit Swimming Complex were named after him.
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