Frederick Henry Royce (March 27, 1863 - April 22, 1933). Born into humble beginnings on March 27, 1863, Royce was the youngest of five children. He is a born entrepreneur and his skills are largely self-taught. From his early successes in the baby electrical industry, which he joined in 1884 at the age of 21, until his death in 1933, Royce steadfastly pursued his fundamental principle of being creating the best design, using the finest materials available, made by the highest level of craftsmanship. . In his own words: "Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best there is and make it better. When it doesn't exist, design it."