Ross Perot

Date of Birth: June 27, 1930

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Date of Death: July 9, 2019

Biography

Henry Ross Perot was an American business magnate, billionaire, philanthropist, and politician, best known for founding Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962 and Perot Systems in 1988. Born into a modest family in Texarkana, Texas, Perot’s ambition and innovative spirit led him to become one of the country’s most influential businessmen. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, where he served as class president. After a brief service in the Navy, Perot ventured into the business world, where he revolutionized data processing and information technology services. His success in business translated into a significant political influence; he ran as an independent candidate in the 1992 U.S. presidential election, achieving an unprecedented level of support for a third-party candidate. He ran again in 1996 as the Reform Party candidate, continuing to push for economic reform and fiscal responsibility. Perot’s legacy extends beyond his business and political endeavors, as he was also a noted philanthropist and supporter of numerous charitable causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Ross Perot

1. Ross Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962 with just $1,000 of his own money.

2. He ran as an independent candidate in the 1992 U.S. presidential election, securing 19% of the popular vote.

3. Perot was instrumental in the rescue mission of two EDS employees who were imprisoned in Iran during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

4. He was a staunch advocate for veterans and donated millions to their causes, including funding for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

5. Ross Perot was a Boy Scout in his youth and later became a prominent supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ross Perot

1. “Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one-yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown.”

2. “If you see a snake, just kill it. Don’t appoint a committee on snakes.”

3. “Business is not just doing deals; business is having great products, doing great engineering, and providing tremendous service to customers. Finally, business is a cobweb of human relationships.”

4. “Eagles don’t flock; you have to find them one at a time.”

5. “Inventories can be managed, but people must be led.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Ross Perot was estimated to be around $4.1 billion.

Children

Ross Perot had five children with his wife, Margot Birmingham Perot. Their names are: 1. Ross Perot Jr. 2. Nancy Perot 3. Suzanne Perot McGee 4. Carolyn Perot Rathjen 5. Katherine Perot Reeves