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Cecil Chaudhry was born on 27 August, 1941 in Dalwal, Punjab, British India, now Pakistan, is a Pakistani academic and activist. Discover Cecil Chaudhry'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 71 years old?
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71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
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27 August, 1941 |
| Birthday |
27 August |
| Birthplace |
Dalwal, Punjab, British India, now Pakistan |
| Date of death |
2012 |
| Died Place |
Lahore, Pakistan |
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India
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Cecil Chaudhry Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Cecil Chaudhry Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cecil Chaudhry worth at the age of 71 years old? Cecil Chaudhry’s income source is mostly from being a successful activist. He is from India. We have estimated Cecil Chaudhry's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Group Captain Cecil Chaudhry SJ, SBt, PP (Urdu:; 27 August 1941 – 13 April 2012) was a Pakistani academic, human rights activist, and a veteran fighter pilot.
Chaudhry was born on 27 August 1941 to the only Christian (Roman Catholic) family of the village Dalwal, located in the Salt Range of Punjab, British India.
His father, Elmer Chaudhry, hailing from East Punjab and then based in Lahore, was chief photographer with The Times, Lahore, as well as a physics and mathematics teacher at St. Anthony's High School.
Cecil Chaudhry was schooled at St. Anthony's, before pursuing higher studies at the Forman Christian College, Lahore where he received his B.S. in physics.
As an Air Scout, he was awarded his glider pilot’s wings in 1956 by the then President of Pakistan, Iskander Mirza, at a ceremony in Karachi.
He was admitted into the Pakistan Air Force Academy on 12 March 1958 and enrolled in the engineering program.
In 1960, he received his double BSc in aeronautics and mechanical engineering along with becoming an ace fighter pilot upon graduating from the PAF Academy.
As a flight lieutenant, he fought in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and as a squadron leader in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
During the 1965 war, Chaudhry and three other pilots, under the leadership of Wing Commander Anwar Shamim, attacked the Amritsar Radar Station in a difficult operation.
He was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat (Star of Courage) for his actions during that mission.
During the 1971 war, his aircraft was shot by ground fire, Cecil ejected safely and was recovered by troops of the 40 Punjab in Zafarwal Sector.
After nearly 28 years of service, he retired from the Pakistan Air Force in 1986.
Cecil Chaudhry became an educationist after leaving the air force and was affiliated with the Punjab Education Foundation.
He served as principal of St. Anthony's College for many years, before becoming principal of Saint Mary's Academy, Lalazar, Rawalpindi, succeeding Sister Eileen Ann Daffy.
He advised and worked closely with the late Shahbaz Bhatti from the early 1990s onwards and had been Executive Secretary of the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance (APMA) since its inception.
He was also affiliated with the National Commission for Justice and Peace and was instrumental in leading the fourteen-year campaign that led to the restoration of Pakistan's joint electorate system in 2002.
He retired from this post in July 2011.
Chaudhry remained an influential, independent human rights activist, as well as working for the betterment of children with disabilities and for educational reform.
Cecil Chaudhry died at the age of 70 in Lahore on 13 April 2012 after a battle with lung cancer.
He was buried with full military honors at the Jail Road's Christian Cemetery in Lahore, Pakistan.
His daughter, Michelle Chaudhry, founded the Cecil & Iris Chaudhry Foundation, an NGO active in the defence of minorities in Pakistan, in his memory.
Among his survivors were three daughters and a son.
