Charles Simonyi
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Charles Simonyi (/sɪˈmoʊni/; Hungarian: Simonyi Károly, pronounced [ˈʃimoɲi ˈkaːroj]; born September 10, 1948) is a Hungarian-American software architect.
Charles Simonyi | |
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Born | (1948-09-10) September 10, 1948 (age 75) |
Nationality | Hungarian |
Citizenship | Hungary United States |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley Stanford University |
Occupation | Software architect |
Known for | Hungarian notation, space tourism, intentional programming |
Notable work | Microsoft Office |
Spouse |
Lisa Persdotter (m. 2008) |
Children | 2 |
Parents |
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Space career | |
Space Adventures tourist | |
Time in space | 26d 14h 27m |
Missions | Soyuz TMA-10/TMA-9, Soyuz TMA-14/TMA-13 |
He introduced the graphical user interface to Bill Gates for the first time who later described it as the first of two revolutionary things he felt in his life.[1]
He started and led Microsoft's applications group, where he built the first versions of Microsoft Office.[2]
He co-founded and led Intentional Software (acquired by Microsoft in 2017),[2] with the aim of developing and marketing his concept of intentional programming.[3][4][5]
In April 2007, aboard Soyuz TMA-10, he became the fifth space tourist and the second Hungarian in space. In March 2009, aboard Soyuz TMA-14, he made a second trip to the International Space Station.
As of November 15, 2022, Simonyi's net worth was US$5.2 billion.[6]