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American astronaut
Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, and the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor. Armstrong was born and raised in Wapakoneta, Ohio.Wikipedia
| Born | August 5, 1930 |
| Hometown | Wapakoneta, Ohio, U.S. |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Carol Knight (m 1994 - 2012) , Janet Shearon (m 1956 - 1994) |
| Children | Mark Armstrong , Karen Armstrong , Eric Armstrong |
| Parents | Stephen Koenig Armstrong , Viola Louise Engel |
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