Sherman Fairchild
Sherman Fairchild | |
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| Born | Sherman Mills Fairchild April 7, 1896 |
| Died | March 28, 1971 (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 |
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. 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 for products ranging from the silicon semiconductor to the 8-mm home sound motion-picture camera. 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.