Sherman Fairchild
American businessman and investor (1896–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sherman Mills Fairchild (April 7, 1896 – March 28, 1971) was an American businessman and investor who founded over 70 companies, including Fairchild Aviation, Fairchild Industries, and Fairchild Camera and Instrument.[1] Fairchild made significant contributions to the aviation industry and was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1979. His Semiconductor Division of Fairchild Camera played a defining role in Silicon Valley. He held over 30 patents[2] for products ranging from the silicon semiconductor to the 8-mm home sound motion-picture camera.[3] Fairchild was responsible for inventing the first synchronized camera shutter and flash as well as developing technologies for aerial cameras that were later used on the Apollo Missions.
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Born | Sherman Mills Fairchild (1896-04-07)April 7, 1896 |
Died | March 28, 1971(1971-03-28) (aged 74) New York City, US |
Education | Harvard University University of Arizona Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor |
Parent(s) | George Winthrop Fairchild Josephine Mills Sherman |