Percy Spencer was a renowned inventor, engineer, and scientist born on July 19, 1894 in Howland, ME. He is best remembered for his co-invention of the microwave oven, which revolutionized the way people cook and heat food. His invention has had a lasting impact on the culinary world and is still widely used today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
Inventor, Engineer and scientist best remembered as the co-inventor of the microwave oven.
Before Fame
He was known as a leading expert in radar tube design by 1939.
Trivia
He was working on a magnetron in a lab when he discovered the waves coming out of it melted the candy bar in his pocket.
Family Life
His family was poor, and he had little formal schooling. He had three sons with his wife Louise Spencer.
Associated With
He and Vannevar Bush, a fellow Engineer, were good friends.