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Philip Au was born on 3 April, 1916 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong politician. Discover Philip Au'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 77 years old?
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| Occupation |
Businessman, Politician. |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
3 April, 1916 |
| Birthday |
3 April |
| Birthplace |
Hong Kong |
| Date of death |
27 October, 1993 |
| Died Place |
California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Hong Kong
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 77 years old group.
Philip Au Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Philip Au height not available right now. We will update Philip Au's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Philip Au's Wife?
His wife is Mary Huang
| Family |
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| Wife |
Mary Huang |
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| Children |
1 (Patrick Au) |
Philip Au Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Philip Au worth at the age of 77 years old? Philip Au’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Hong Kong. We have estimated Philip Au'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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Philip Au (, 3 April 1916 – 27 October 1993) was a Hong Kong businessman and politician.
on 3 April 1916, Au was born in Hong Kong.
At age 10, Au's father died.
Au and his sister, Norma, were home-schooled by his mother.
By age 12, his mother also died.
Au was educated at the Ching Hua College.
In 1936, at age 21, Au left Hong Kong and went to Shanghai, China.
His career started as a bank clerk at Mercantile Bank of India.
His assignments advanced and he eventually became the head of the bank's currency arbitrage section.
Due to Japanese occupation in China, it resulted in replacement of many bank personnel, including Au.
Au and Mickey Markarov started a bicycle assembly venture.
Eventually his business expanded into a tricycle taxi service.
In the 1940s to 1950s, refugees arrived from the mainland China into Hong Kong, causing population growth and the local government struggled to accommodate these new immigrants.
With Au's interest in helping refugees, one of his greatest achievements was his central role via Reform Club of Hong Kong in initiating government sponsored construction of multi-storied buildings for refugees.
In 1944, Au married Mary Huang in Shanghai, China.
Mary's father was Vladimir Golikoff, a Russian tea merchant.
In 1945, Au's son Patrick Au was born in China.
In February 1949, Au and his family subsequently returned to Hong Kong.
Due to China on becoming a communist country, Au had no opportunity to liquidate or bring along any asset.
In Hong Kong, Au started Dalen Export Company and his wife was his secretary.
He then gradually started his own trading business, King Merritt & Co., in Hong Kong.
By the mid 1950s, as a leader in Urban Council, Au led the planning of the North Point Estate, the first housing project undertaken by the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA).
He was an elected member of the Urban Council of Hong Kong from 1953 to 1959.
He was an active member of the Reform Club of Hong Kong and ran in the 1953 Urban Council election.
He also held various honorary positions in the Colony.
He was also vice-chairman of the United Nations Association of Hong Kong in 1957.
In 1958, as a Senior Selected Councillor of Urban Council, Au showed Prince Philip the housing units of North Point Estate.
He held his seat on the Urban Council until retired in 1959.
In 1959, Au gave up his successful export business and political career in Hong Kong and he and his family immigrated to the United States.
In 1959, Au and his family immigrated to the United States.
In December 1964, Au was naturalized in the U.S. He resided in California.
On 27 October 1993, Au died in California, U.S. He is buried in Albany, California, U.S. After Au's death, his son, Patrick Au, donated most of his personal records, business records, documents and press cuttings related to the Hong Kong Reform Club and photos to the University of Hong Kong Libraries.
