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Christopher Ondaatje was born on 22 February, 1933 in Sri Lanka, is a Businessman, philanthropist, adventurer, writer. Discover Christopher Ondaatje's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?

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1933

Sir Philip Christopher Ondaatje, OC, CBE, FRSL (born 22 February 1933) is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian–English businessman, philanthropist, adventurer, writer and bob-sledding Olympian for Canada.

Ondaatje is the older brother of the author Michael Ondaatje and lives in both Chester, Nova Scotia, and the United Kingdom.

Born in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to Major Mervyn Ondaatje and Doris Gratiaen, a Chetty-Burgher family of Dutch and Indian origin, Ondaatje first went to S. Thomas' Preparatory School in Kollupitiya as one of its first students, and later went to Blundell's School in the United Kingdom.

His name comes from an Indian ancestor called Ondaatchi from Thanjavur, India.

After his alcoholic father lost the family fortune, Ondaatje had to leave school a year from graduation.

1956

In 1956, he emigrated to Canada, arriving in Toronto with virtually no money.

He quickly began to rebuild the family fortune, becoming a wealthy stockbroker, going on to be one of the three founding members of Loewen Ondaatje McCutcheon.

He became a multi-millionaire in the publishing industry by founding the Pagurian Press, which he later sold to the Bronfman family.

1964

He represented Canada in the four-man bobsled at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.

1995

After many years of success, in which Ondaatje was considered one of Toronto's most aggressive and predatory businessmen, he left the business world in 1995.

He moved to Britain and began a career as a philanthropist and adventurer.

Travelling through India and Africa, he also became an author, following in the footsteps of his younger brother Michael Ondaatje, a novelist.

His books describe his travels and adventures.

2000

In 2000 Ondaatje donated £2 million to the UK Labour Party.

He had previously been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2000 Birthday Honours, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Senior Fellow of Massey College.

2003

His 2003 book Hemingway in Africa details his thesis regarding the life and motivations of Ernest Hemingway.

Ondaatje was made a Knight Bachelor by the Queen in 2003 in her 2003 Birthday Honours for his philanthropy and charitable services to Museums, Galleries and Societies.

He was elected an Honorary Fellow of The Royal Society of Literature in 2003.

2011

In 2011, he was made an Honorary Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) and was awarded its Gold Medal.

2013

In 2013, the RCGS established a medal in his name – the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration — which is awarded annually to outstanding Canadian explorers.

2014

Although the first Canadian men's team won gold in the event, Ondaatje's team finished 14th out of 18 teams.

He is a member of the Chester Yacht Club in Nova Scotia, where he owns an island with a view of Chester Harbour.

Ondaatje is a prominent philanthropist; among the institutions he has helped are: The National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Geographical Society, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Somerset County Cricket Club, Blundell's School, The Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre at Exeter University, Lakefield College School and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Chester Playhouse.

The Royal Society of Literature's Ondaatje Prize is named after Ondaatje, as is the Ondaatje Prize for Portraiture from the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.