Simon Ramo
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Simon Ramo, c. 1950s | |
| Born | May 7, 1913 Salt Lake City, Utah, US |
| Died | June 27, 2016 (aged 103) Santa Monica, California, US |
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| Known for | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Spouse | Virginia Smith (2 children) |
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Simon "Si" Ramo (May 7, 1913 – June 27, 2016) was an American engineer, businessman, and author. He led development of microwave and missile technology and is sometimes known as the father of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). He also developed General Electric's electron microscope. He played prominent roles in the formation of two Fortune 500 companies, Ramo-Wooldridge (TRW after 1958, now part of Northrop Grumman) and Bunker Ramo Corporation (now part of Honeywell).