Gordon Moore
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Summary
Gordon Moore was born on January 3, 1929[1], in San Francisco[2]. He died on March 24, 2023[3], in Waimea[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], chemist[6], philanthropist[7], engineer[8], and physicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,196 views/month, #6,771 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Betty I. Moore[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Employer: University of California, Berkeley[13]
- Educated at: California Institute of Technology[14], University of California, Berkeley[15], San Jose State University[16], Sequoia High School[17]
- Notable work: Moore's law[18], Intel[19]
- Award received: National Medal of Technology and Innovation[20], Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], John Fritz Medal[22], IEEE Frederik Philips Award[23], Perkin Medal[24], IEEE Medal of Honor[25], National Inventors Hall of Fame[26], Computer History Museum Fellow[27], Nierenberg Prize[28], Dan David Prize[29], W. Wallace McDowell Award[30], IEEE Founders Medal[31], Othmer Gold Medal[32], Harry H. Goode Memorial Award[33]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], National Academy of Engineering[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Part of: traitorous eight[37]
- Commons category: Gordon Moore[38]
- Archives at: Computer History Museum[39], Stanford University Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives[40]
- Family name: Moore[41]
- Given name: Gordon[42], Earle[43]
- Streaming media URL: http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102739933[44]
- Described at URL: https://baike.sogou.com/v722034.htm[45], https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/gordon-moore-obituary.html[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Birth name: Gordon Earle Moore[48]
- Name in native language: Gordon Moore[49]
- Net worth: 9,700,000,000 US dollars[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gordon Moore include Moore's law[51], a rule of thumb[52], founded in 1975[53]; Gordon E. Moore Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Solid State Science and Technology[54], an award[55], founded in 1971[56]; and Pseudophilautus mooreorum[57], a taxon[58].
Why It Matters
Gordon Moore has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Moore's law[51], a rule of thumb[52], founded in 1975[53]; Gordon E. Moore Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Solid State Science and Technology[54], an award[55], founded in 1971[56]; and Pseudophilautus mooreorum[57], a taxon[58].
FAQs
Where was Gordon Moore born?
Gordon Moore's place of birth was San Francisco[2].
Where did Gordon Moore die?
Gordon Moore died in Waimea[4].
Who was Gordon Moore married to?
Gordon Moore's spouses include Betty I. Moore[11].
What did Gordon Moore do for work?
Gordon Moore worked as an entrepreneur[5], chemist[6], philanthropist[7], engineer[8], and physicist[9].
Where did Gordon Moore go to school?
Gordon Moore was educated at California Institute of Technology[14], University of California, Berkeley[15], San Jose State University[16], and Sequoia High School[17].
What awards did Gordon Moore receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Technology and Innovation[20], Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], John Fritz Medal[22], and IEEE Frederik Philips Award[23].