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Oswald Cheung was born on 22 January, 1922 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong politician. Discover Oswald Cheung'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 81 years old?
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| Occupation |
Barrister |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
22 January, 1922 |
| Birthday |
22 January |
| Birthplace |
Hong Kong |
| Date of death |
10 December, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong |
| Nationality |
Hong Kong
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Oswald Cheung Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Oswald Cheung height not available right now. We will update Oswald Cheung's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Oswald Cheung's Wife?
His wife is Pauline Cheng
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Pauline Cheng |
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Oswald Cheung Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Oswald Cheung worth at the age of 81 years old? Oswald Cheung’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Hong Kong. We have estimated Oswald Cheung'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 |
politician |
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Sir Oswald Victor Cheung (22 January 1922 – 10 December 2003) was a barrister in Hong Kong, known as the "doyen of the bar".
"Ossie" was the first ethnic Chinese to become a Queen's Counsel in colonial Hong Kong, and the first Chinese chairman of the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Born in Hong Kong in 1922, Cheung was brought up in the territory, and was educated at the Diocesan Boys' School, where he graduated in 1938.
Not quite 16 years old at the time, he entered university.
From 1938 to 1941, he read natural sciences at the University of Hong Kong, and received a degree in mathematics and chemistry upon his graduation.
During the Pacific war, his family moved first to Macao, and then to China.
He joined the British Army Aid Group and aided the British intelligence effort over the Japanese.
He moved to Calcutta in 1945, and in 1947, after the war ended, he received a scholarship to study a Master's in Law at University College, Oxford.
Upon graduation, he was admitted to Lincoln's Inn.
Cheung was called to the Bar of England by the Inn in 1951.
He served as the Honorary Secretary of the Hong Kong Bar Association in 1952 and rose to become chairman in 1966, gaining life membership of the association in 1996.
Cheung also had a long record of public service during the post-war years.
He served on numerous government boards and committees.
Professionally, he was member of the Supreme Court Rules Committee (1960-1970), chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and the Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Board.
Non-government roles included member of the Hong Kong Policy Committee on the Christian Children's Fund (1960-1964).
He was active on behalf of the Children's Meals Society, the Police Children's Education Trust, the Po Leung Kuk and the Sir David Trench Recreation Fund Investment Advisory Committee.
For the government, he became a member of the Traffic Advisory Committee, the Economic Review Committee and the Fifth Marketing Advisory Board, the Fisheries Development Loan Fund Advisory Committee and director and panel member of the review board of the Inland Revenue.
Cheung also served as a member of the Universities & Polytechnic Grants Committee.
He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1965 and in the same year he set up Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers.
He was a member of the Legislative Council from 1970 to 1981 and the Executive Council from 1974 to 1986.
He was bestowed with an OBE in 1972, and knighted in 1987.
An avid cigar aficionado, Cheung received burns when his silk pyjamas caught fire as he attempted to light a cigar.
He died of complications on 10 December 2003.
