Age, Biography and Wiki
Chau Sik-nin was born on 13 April, 1903 in Hong Kong, is an A Hong Kong medical doctors. Discover Chau Sik-nin'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 82 years old?
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| Occupation |
Doctor, lecturer, businessman and politician |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
13 April, 1903 |
| Birthday |
13 April |
| Birthplace |
Hong Kong |
| Date of death |
30 November, 1985 |
| Died Place |
Happy Valley, Hong Kong |
| Nationality |
Hong Kong
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He is a member of famous Doctor with the age 82 years old group.
Chau Sik-nin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Chau Sik-nin height not available right now. We will update Chau Sik-nin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Chau Sik-nin's Wife?
His wife is Ida Chau
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Ida Chau |
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| Children |
Chau Kai-bong |
Chau Sik-nin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chau Sik-nin worth at the age of 82 years old? Chau Sik-nin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Doctor. He is from Hong Kong. We have estimated Chau Sik-nin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Doctor |
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Timeline
Sir Sik-nin Chau (13 April 1903 – 30 November 1985) was a prominent Hong Kong doctor, politician and businessman during the first decades after the Second World War.
Chau was born in April 1903 in Hong Kong.
He was educated at the St. Stephen's College and entered the University of Hong Kong in 1918.
After he graduated in medicine in 1924, he went abroad for further study in Vienna and London, where he obtained the Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery and Diploma in Laryngology and Otology.
He returned to Hong Kong to practise with those specialist qualifications.
He was well-versed in healing eye, ear, and throat.
Chau joined the Department of Surgery at the University of Hong Kong for three years as lecturer in ophthalmology.
Chau was the first Chinese steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club in 1935 and was elected as member of the Board of Stewards in November 1946.
Chau became a member of the Urban Council from 1936 to 1941 and served on Government Medical Board and the Board of Education before the war.
He was also member of the Interim Committee which operated for the first few months after the British restoration of Hong Kong from the Japanese from 1946 to 1947.
After the war, he was appointed an unofficial member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong from 1946 to 1959 and was appointed to the Executive Council in 1948.
Chau was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1950 and was knighted in 1960.
In business, he was chairman and director of numerous public companies, including the Dairy Farm.
He founded the Hong Kong Chinese Bank and became the first chairman.
He was the Senior Unofficial Member of the two councils between 1953 and 1959 and between 1959 and 1962 respectively.
Furthermore, he was elected deputy chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Hong Kong from 1953 to 1959.
He was subsequently appointed by the Chancellor to succeed Sir Man-kam Lo on the University Council in 1956.
He was also the vice-president of the Alumni Association of the university.
He was the Senior Unofficial Member of the Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong from 1959 to 1962 and from 1953 to 1959 respectively.
He served as the chairman of the Working Party on the formation of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries in 1960 and was the first chairman of the Federation from 1961 to 1966.
He was also founding chairman the Hong Kong Management Association from 1960 and 1969, as well as honorary president of a number of unions or associations of manufacturers.
He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the university in 1961.
He was appointed the first chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council when it was first established in 1966.
In 1967, he established the Sir Sik-nin Chau Foundation for Industrial Development to support the promotion of industrial quality standards, industrial research and surveys and technical education.
Chau served as chairman on some community institutions such as the Hong Kong Settlers Housing Corporation, a builder of low-cost residential cottages and flats, the Hong Kong Model Housing Society, as well as services at the Hong Kong Anti-Tuberculosis Association, the Ruttonjee Sanatorium, and the Grantham Hospital.
Chau died in Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital on 30 November 1985 at the age of 83.
His cousin Sir Tsun-nin Chau was also member of the Executive and Legislative Councils.
His son Chau Kai-bong was a famous socialite in Hong Kong.
