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Stephen Cheong

1941 – 1993

Hong Kong businessman, entrepreneur and politician

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About Stephen Cheong

Lived 1941 – 1993 (aged 51). Stephen Cheong was a Chinese businessperson.

alt=This stone was laid by Stephen K.C. Cheong, C.B.E., J.P., Chairman, Vocational Training Council, 1992 This stone was laid by Stephen K.C. Cheong, C.B.E., J.P., Chairman, Vocational Training Council, 1992 Stephen Cheong Kam-chuen, CBE, JP (; 31 May 1941 – 18 May 1993) was a Hong Kong industrialist and politician. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong from 1980 to 1993 until his sudden death from a heart attack.

Biography He was born on 31 May 1941 in Hong Kong and was educated at the La Salle College. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Diploma of Imperial College from the Imperial College and Master of Philosophy from the London University.

After he returned to Hong Kong, he joined the textile industry and became the managing director of the Lee Wah Weaving Factory and Cheong's Textile Co.. He was member of the general committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and deputy chairman and chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, the two leading chambers of commerce in the colony.

He suddenly died on 18 May 1993 from a heart attack at the age of 51.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
La Salle College, Imperial College, London University
Positions held
Justice of the peace
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Stephen Cheong Kam-chuen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Stephen Cheong's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Stephen Cheong?

Hong Kong businessman, entrepreneur and politician (1941–1993)

When was Stephen Cheong born?

Stephen Cheong was born on 31 May 1941 in British Hong Kong.

When did Stephen Cheong die?

Stephen Cheong died on 18 May 1993 in British Hong Kong.

What was Stephen Cheong's occupation?

Stephen Cheong was a businessperson.

What nationality was Stephen Cheong?

Stephen Cheong was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen Cheong

· Wikidata: Q1155998

· DBpedia: Stephen Cheong

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