A. P. J. Abdul Kalam - WINGS OF FIRE Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps July 28, 2015 A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) Former President of India Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned reluctant politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering. Born: October 15, 1931 (age 83), Rameswaram Died: July 27, 2015, Shillong Full name: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam Awards: Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, more Parents: Ashiamma Jainulabiddin, Jainulabiddin Marakayar Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps