| Full Name |
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam |
| Date of Birth |
15 October 1931 |
| Place of Birth |
Rameswaram, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death |
27 July 2015 |
| Place of Death |
Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
India |
| Education |
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli (B.Sc.), Madras Institute of Technology (Aeronautical Engineering) |
| Profession |
Aerospace scientist, Author, Politician |
| Years of Activity |
1960s - 2015 |
| Brief Information |
He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A distinguished scientist, he played a pivotal role in India's civilian space program and military missile development. Dr. Kalam is widely regarded as the "People's President" for his integrity and dedication to public service. |