Age, Biography and Wiki
Li Fook-wo was born on 26 September, 1916 in Hong Kong, is an A Hong Kong Anglicans. Discover Li Fook-wo'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 97 years old?
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Banker Businessman Politician |
| Age |
97 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
26 September, 1916 |
| Birthday |
26 September |
| Birthplace |
Hong Kong |
| Date of death |
4 July, 2014 |
| Died Place |
Hong Kong |
| Nationality |
Hong Kong
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He is a member of famous Banker with the age 97 years old group.
Li Fook-wo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 97 years old, Li Fook-wo height not available right now. We will update Li Fook-wo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Li Fook-wo's Wife?
His wife is Laura Jee
| Family |
| Parents |
Li Tse-fong |
| Wife |
Laura Jee |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Aubrey Li Kwok-sing |
Li Fook-wo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Li Fook-wo worth at the age of 97 years old? Li Fook-wo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Banker. He is from Hong Kong. We have estimated Li Fook-wo'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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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Banker |
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Li Fook-wo, CBE, BS, MCS, Hon. LLD, Hon. DSSc, FCIB, FHKIB, JP (26 September 1916 – 4 July 2014) was a Hong Kong politician and banker.
He was the Chief Manager of the Bank of East Asia, his family business, and also unofficial member of the Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong.
Born into a wealthy family on 26 September 1916, Li was the son of Li Tse-fong, founder of the Bank of East Asia and first unofficial member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong in the Li family.
His younger brother Li Fook-kow was a government official and also member of the Executive and Legislative Councils.
He was married to Laura Jee and was father of Aubrey Li Kwok-sing and four daughters.
After studying aboard in the United States, Li joined his family business at the Bank of East Asia as a junior member of staff in 1940, and rose to Chief Manager in 1972.
For his public services, he was made Justice of the Peace in 1946.
After his retirement, he continued his posts as non-executive director of Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd. and Bank of East Asia Ltd. from 1958 until 2008.
Li was a member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, chairman of the Hong Kong Industrial Estates Corporation, vice-patron of the Community Chest of Hong Kong, vice-president of the executive committee of the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children (Po Leung Kuk).
Li was also a member of the board of trustees of the United College of the newly founded Chinese University of Hong Kong from 1961 to 1967, and was honorary treasurer of Chung Chi College from 1964 to 1970.
He was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1968, the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1978.
He chaired the board of governors and the council of Chung Chi College between 1970 and 1976.
In 1970, Li was appointed member of the council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong for a year.
He also served as Chief Manager of Hutchison Whampoa Limited and Johnson Electric Holdings Limited from 1972 to 1976, and as chairman of the two companies from 1984 to 1997.
He was also director of twelve major companies at the same time.
He was appointed as an unofficial member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong in 1973 and subsequently the Executive Council in 1978.
He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Social Science by the university for his services in 1980.
Li was a horse racing lover, and was a steward and deputy chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
During his service in the Executive Council, he witnessed the Sino-British negotiations over Hong Kong sovereignty and the Sino-British Joint Declaration in 1984.
Before the British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's visit to Beijing to discuss the sovereignty of Hong Kong after 1997, Li Fook-wo with Chung Sze-yuen, Chan Kam-chuen and Lydia Dunn, were the delegates of the unofficial members of the Executive and Legislative Council who flew to London and reflect the views of Hong Kong people.
Li died at the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital on 4 July 2014 at the age of 97.
