- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEdwin Howard Armstrong
- Edwin H. Armstrong was born on December 18, 1890 in New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Esther Marion MacInnis. He died on February 1, 1954 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseEsther Marion MacInnis(December 1, 1923 - February 1, 1954) (his death)
- ParentsJohn Howard ArmstrongEmily Gertrude Smith
- RelativesEthel Gertrude Armstrong(Sibling)Edith Rissia Armstrong(Sibling)
- Pictured on a 20¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued in his honor, 21 September 1983. One of a block of 4 celebrating famous electrical engineers; Philo T. Farnsworth was also honored.
- Developer of the FM radio band.
- Committed suicide by jumping out the window of his New York apartment.
- Edwin Armstrong was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1990.
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