Percy Spencer
American engineer and inventor of the microwave oven (1894–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Percy LeBaron Spencer (July 19, 1894 – September 8, 1970) was an American physicist and inventor who became known as the inventor of the microwave oven.[1]
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Born | Percy LeBaron Spencer (1894-07-19)July 19, 1894 Howland, Maine, U.S. |
Died | September 8, 1970(1970-09-08) (aged 76) Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | Newton Cemetery, Newton, Massachusetts |
Education | United States Navy |
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Employer | Raytheon |
Known for | Inventor of microwave oven |
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Children | 3 |
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