Charles Simonyi

Charles Simonyi (; , ; 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. 

He founded and led Intentional Software. 

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 net worth is US$3.3 billion. He was born in Budapest.

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