As per our current Database, Andrew Grove has been died on Mar 21, 2016 (age 79).
When Andrew Grove die, Andrew Grove was 79 years old.
Popular As | Andrew Grove |
Occupation | Engineer |
Age | 79 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Born | September 2, 1936 (Budapest, Hungary) |
Birthday | September 2 |
Town/City | Budapest, Hungary |
Nationality | Hungary |
Andrew Grove’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Andrew Grove was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Innovator and Business leader who helped grow the Intel Corporation into one of the largest and most influential Technology companies in the world. He was named Time's Person of the Year in 1997 for his contributions to growth and proliferation of microchips.
After fleeing from Hungary during the revolution of 1956, he came to the US with little money and unable to speak English. He proceeded to graduate from the City College of New York with a degree in chemical engineering, then received a Ph.D in the subject from UC Berkley.
He was the first person hired by Intel co-founders Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2000 and contributed significantly to foundations dedicated to finding a cure. He died on March 21, 2016 of unspecified causes.
He was born András István Gróf, but anglicized his name upon reaching the US. He married Eva Kastan in 1958 and remained married until his death. The couple had two children. During his own childhood, Grove's family was forced to go into hiding during the Nazi occupation of Hungary.
After his death, many prominent tech figures, including Bill Gates and Tim Cook, reflected on his impact in the industry.