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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam - WINGS OF FIRE



  3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
  4. (1931-2015)
  5. Former President of India
  6. 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. 
  8. Born: October 15, 1931 (age 83), Rameswaram
  9. Died: July 27, 2015, Shillong
  10. Full name: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
  11. Awards: Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, more
  12. Parents: Ashiamma Jainulabiddin, Jainulabiddin Marakayar