A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
An indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007
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Birth and Background:
- Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Raised in a Muslim family.
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Education and Career:
- Studied physics and aerospace engineering.
- Spent over four decades at DRDO and ISRO.
- Known for contributions to India's civilian space and military missile programs.
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Achievements:
- "Missile Man of India" for his work on ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology.
- Played a significant role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.
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Presidency:
- Elected as the 11th President of India in 2002.
- Supported by both Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress.
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Legacy and Honors:
- Known as the "People's President."
- Awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.
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Death and Legacy:
- Passed away on July 27, 2015, from a cardiac arrest during a lecture.
- Funeral held with full state honors in Rameswaram.