A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Biography , Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, widely known as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, was an Indian aerospace scientist and the 11th President of India. Popularly known as the “Missile Man of India”, he played a crucial role in India’s civilian space program and military missile development efforts. He was deeply admired for his humility, wisdom, and contribution to science and education.
Personal Information
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Full Name
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
Nickname
Missile Man of India
Date of Birth
October 15, 1931
Place of Birth
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death
July 27, 2015
Age at Death
83 years
Nationality
Indian
Profession
Scientist, Author, Professor, Politician
Religion
Islam
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Physical Stats
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Height
5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Weight
Around 60 kg
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Grey/White (in later years)
Family & Relationships
Relation
Name
Father
Jainulabudeen (Boat Owner & Imam)
Mother
Ashiamma (Homemaker)
Siblings
4 (Kalam was the youngest)
Marital Status
Unmarried
Children
None
Education
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Schooling
Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Ramanathapuram
Bachelor’s Degree
St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli (Physics)
Aerospace Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology (MIT)
Career Highlights
Worked with DRDO and ISRO as a scientist.
Played a leading role in India’s Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.
Served as the 11th President of India (2002–2007).
Authored inspirational books like Wings of Fire, Ignited Minds, India 2020.
Received numerous awards including the Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian award).
Death
Dr. Kalam passed away on July 27, 2015, while delivering a lecture at IIM Shillong. He suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed during the session. His sudden demise shocked the entire nation.
Legacy
Remembered as the “People’s President”.
Inspired millions of youth to dream big and serve the nation.
His birthday, October 15, is celebrated as World Students’ Day in his honor.
