Tang Shiu Kin
| Sir Tang Shiu Kin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
21 March 1901 British Hong Kong |
| Died | 19 June 1986 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
Sir Tang Shiu Kin CBE, KstJ, JP (Chinese: 鄧肇堅; 21 March 1901 – 19 June 1986) was a Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1933, he co-founded Kowloon Motor Bus and is known through the public service institutions he funded and founded in Hong Kong, many of which bear his name.
He served as chairman of both Tung Wah Hospital and Po Leung Kuk.
Tang was born in Hong Kong into a wealthy family. His father was Tang Chi Ngong JP, a banker. His mother 章順婉 was fourth wife and he was the second of four brothers. He attended Queen's College and St. Stephen's College.
It is estimated that in his lifetime Tang contributed at least HK$100 million (amounts at that time) for worthy causes.
Tang's eldest grandson, born to the only son of his 'first concubine', was David Tang, founder of the Shanghai Tang fashion chain, though Tang Shui Kin early on ejected the whole family with very little financial support, according to David Tang.
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