Charles Simonyi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Charles Simonyi

Hungarian-American computer software executive

Date of Birth: 10-Sep-1948

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Profession: astronaut, businessperson, engineer, computer scientist, inventor, programmer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Charles Simonyi (; Hungarian: Simonyi Károly, pronounced ['?imo?i 'ka?roj]; born September 10, 1948) is a Hungarian-born American software architect.
He started and led Microsoft's applications group, where he built the first versions of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
He founded and led Intentional Software (acquired by Microsoft in 2017), with the aim of developing and marketing his concept of intentional programming.
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.
His estimated net worth is US$3.3 billion.