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Martin Summerfield

1916 – 1996

American physicist

Physicist Military flight engineer Engineer
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About Martin Summerfield

Lived 1916 – 1996 (aged 79). Martin Summerfield was an American physicist, military flight engineer and engineer.

Martin Summerfield (20 October 1916 – 18 July 1996) was an American physicist and rocket scientist, a co-founder of Aerojet, head of Princeton University propulsion and combustion laboratory.

Life and career

Summerfield received B.S. degree in physics from Brooklyn College. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at the California Institute of Technology in 1937 and 1941, respectively.

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Important facts

Born
20 October 1916, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 July 1996, Hightstown
Occupation
Physicist, military flight engineer, engineer
Nationality
United States
Education
California Institute of Technology, Brooklyn College, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Princeton University
Employers
Princeton University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Summerfield?

American physicist (1916-1996)

When was Martin Summerfield born?

Martin Summerfield was born on 20 October 1916 in New York City.

When did Martin Summerfield die?

Martin Summerfield died on 18 July 1996 in Hightstown.

What was Martin Summerfield's occupation?

Martin Summerfield was a physicist, military flight engineer and engineer.

What nationality was Martin Summerfield?

Martin Summerfield was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Summerfield

· Wikidata: Q6776701

· DBpedia: Martin Summerfield

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