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Ellen Li (Ts'o Sau-kuan) was born on 22 July, 1908 in Saigon, French Indochina, is an Ellen Li Shu pui was politician in Hong Kong politician in Hong Kong. Discover Ellen Li's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?
| Popular As |
Ts'o Sau-kuan |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
96 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
22 July, 1908 |
| Birthday |
22 July |
| Birthplace |
Saigon, French Indochina |
| Date of death |
2 June, 2005 |
| Died Place |
Hong Kong |
| Nationality |
China
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She is a member of famous Politician with the age 96 years old group.
Ellen Li Height, Weight & Measurements
At 96 years old, Ellen Li height not available right now. We will update Ellen Li's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ellen Li's Husband?
Her husband is Li Shu-pui (m. 1936-2005)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Li Shu-pui (m. 1936-2005) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 sons and 1 daughter |
Ellen Li Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ellen Li worth at the age of 96 years old? Ellen Li’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from China. We have estimated Ellen Li'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
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Ellen Li Shu-pui (born Ts'o Sau-kuan; 22 July 1908 – 2 June 2005) was a politician in Hong Kong.
She is best known as the first woman to be appointed to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
Li was born Ts'o Sau-kuan in 1908 in Saigon, Vietnam.
She was educated at the St. Stephen's Girls' College and was among the first women to study business administration at the University of Shanghai.
During the depression years of the 1930s Hong Kong, she worked in the social services and founded the Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club and the Hong Kong Council of Women.
She also encouraged and extended the activities of the Young Women's Christian Association, repeatedly serving as president.
She also worked in the Family Planning Association and many government committees.
After her education, she worked at the Chinese Maritime Customs before she moved to Hong Kong in 1934.
She married Dr. Li Shu-pui, younger brother of Dr. Li Shu-fan, in 1936.
In 1936, Ellen Li married Dr. Li Shu-pui (1903–2005), younger brother of Dr. Li Shu-fan.
Dr. Li Shu-pui was the chairman of the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital.
The couple had three children, one daughter and two sons.
One of her children is Dr Walton Li Wai-tat, who went on to become superintendent of the University of Hong Kong.
She was made member of the Court of the University of Hong Kong in 1948.
She was made Justice of the Peace in 1948.
She was awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1958 and Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1964.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1962 and was cured after receiving a series of operations.
In 1964, she was appointed member of the Urban Council of Hong Kong, the first woman to be appointed to the Council.
She became the first woman to be appointed to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong in 1965 as a provisional member during the absence of Dhun Jehangir Ruttonjee, and was appointed in July 1966 in place of Kwan Cho-yiu in which she held the position until 1973.
She was instrumental in passing the 1971 Marriage (Amendment) Bill, which abolished the polygamy by virtue of the Great Qing Legal Code.
For her services, she received a Doctor of Laws honorary degree.
She became the first woman to receive Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1974.
In 1999, she was named Hall of Fame of the International Women's Forum (IWF).
Ellen Li died at the age of 96, on 2 June 2005.
