Robert Noyce
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Summary
Robert Noyce was born on December 12, 1927[1], in Burlington[2]. He died on June 3, 1990[3], in Austin[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], inventor[6], businessperson[7], and computer scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,621 views/month, #6,818 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Ralph Brewster Noyce[10]
- Mother: Harriet May Norton[11]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Noyce[12], Ann Schmeltz Bowers[13]
- Child: William B. Noyce[14], Pendred Noyce[15], Priscilla Noyce[16], Margaret Noyce[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Field of work: physics[19]
- Employer: Fairchild Semiconductor[20]
- Educated at: Grinnell College[21], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22]
- Award received: IEEE Cledo Brunetti Award[23], National Medal of Technology and Innovation[24], Stuart Ballantine Medal[25], John Fritz Medal[26], Charles Stark Draper Prize[27], Harold Pender Award[28], IEEE Medal of Honor[29], Faraday Medal[30], National Medal of Science[31], National Inventors Hall of Fame[32], IRI Achievement Award[33], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], Harry H. Goode Memorial Award[35]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36], traitorous eight[37], Phi Beta Kappa Society[38], American Association for the Advancement of Science[39], National Academy of Sciences[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Commons category: Robert Noyce[42]
- Archives at: Stanford University Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives[43]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[44]
- Family name: Noyce[45]
- Given name: Robert[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Commons Creator page: Robert Noyce[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Noyce include IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal[50], a science award[51], founded in 2000[52].
Why It Matters
Robert Noyce has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal[50], a science award[51], founded in 2000[52].
FAQs
Where was Robert Noyce born?
Robert Noyce was born in Burlington[2].
Where did Robert Noyce die?
Robert Noyce passed away in Austin[4].
Who were Robert Noyce's parents?
Robert Noyce's father was Ralph Brewster Noyce[10]. Robert Noyce's mother was Harriet May Norton[11].
Who was Robert Noyce married to?
Robert Noyce's spouses include Elizabeth Noyce[12] and Ann Schmeltz Bowers[13].
What did Robert Noyce do for work?
Robert Noyce worked as a physicist[5], inventor[6], businessperson[7], and computer scientist[8].
Where did Robert Noyce go to school?
Robert Noyce was educated at Grinnell College[21] and Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22].
What awards did Robert Noyce receive?
Honors received include IEEE Cledo Brunetti Award[23], National Medal of Technology and Innovation[24], Stuart Ballantine Medal[25], and John Fritz Medal[26].