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Deacon Chiu (Chiu Te-ken) was born on 1 May, 1924 in Shanghai, Republic of China, is an Entrepreneur. Discover Deacon Chiu'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 91 years old?
Popular As |
Chiu Te-ken |
Occupation |
Entrepreneur |
Age |
91 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
1 May 1924 |
Birthday |
1 May |
Birthplace |
Shanghai, Republic of China |
Date of death |
(2015-03-17) Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong |
Died Place |
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong |
Nationality |
China |
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He is a member of famous Entrepreneur with the age 91 years old group.
Deacon Chiu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 91 years old, Deacon Chiu height not available right now. We will update Deacon Chiu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Deacon Chiu's Wife?
His wife is Chiu Ju Ching-chu (m. 1948-1964)
Marion Chiu Ju Ching-lan (m. 1965)
Family |
Parents |
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Wife |
Chiu Ju Ching-chu (m. 1948-1964)
Marion Chiu Ju Ching-lan (m. 1965) |
Sibling |
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Children |
Dick David Margaret Dennis Daniel Derek Desmond Duncan |
Deacon Chiu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Deacon Chiu worth at the age of 91 years old? Deacon Chiu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Entrepreneur. He is from China. We have estimated
Deacon Chiu's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
House |
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Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Entrepreneur |
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Timeline
Since 2022, his youngest son Duncan Chiu has been a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
On the morning of 17 March 2015, Chiu fainted at his villa in Ting Kau and was declared dead at Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan, aged 90.
On 8 September 2011, Chiu retired as chairman and was appointed honorary chairman of Far East Consortium International Limited.
In 1986, the group acquired a 34 per cent stake in Far East Holdings from the Chiu family.
In 1982, he rose to fame when he bought Rediffusion Television and renamed it Asia Television (ATV), which he sold in 1989. While he was chairman, it was rumoured that ATV staff were told how many pieces of toilet paper they were allowed to use.
In the 1980s, Chiu and his son David were charged with falsifying documents of Far East Bank but the case was dropped in 1993 because he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. David was later acquitted of fraud charges.
Chiu was appointed Justice of the Peace on 20 November 1964 and was appointed to the 6th to 9th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, from 1983. He was one of the founders of Yan Chai Hospital and the vice patron of the Community Chest of Hong Kong from 1968, the founder and permanent honorary chairman of the New Territories General Chamber of Commerce. In 1966, he founded and became chairman of Ju Ching Chu Secondary School, named for his first wife.
In 1962, he bought the Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, a major zoo and theme park in the city at the time. He founded and became the chairman of the Far East Consortium in 1972, focusing on property development. The company was listed in 1972 and its sister company, Far East Holdings International which concentrated on investment in Greater China, was listed in 1973. He was also chairman of Far East Hotel and Entertainment, which was listed in 1979.
Deacon Chiu Te-ken, JP (Chinese: 邱德根; 1 May 1924 – 17 March 2015) was a Hong Kong entrepreneur. He founded Far East Bank and Far East Consortium and was formerly chairman of Asia Television (ATV).
Chiu was born in Shanghai in 1924 and moved to Hong Kong in 1949. He made his first investment by opening a cinema in a rural area. In 1959, he collected deposits from farmers and opened a qianzhuang (native bank), Far East Bank.