Steve Jobs
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Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco and died on October 5, 2011, in Palo Alto [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][14][12]. He was a United States citizen [15] and held multiple occupations including entrepreneur, inventor, designer, computer scientist, executive producer, and film producer [16][1][17][18]. His father was Abdulfattah Jandali and his mother was Joanne Carole Schieble Simpson [19][2]. He was married to Laurene Powell Jobs from 1991 until his death in 2011 [20], and had four children: Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Reed Paul, Erin Sienna, and Eve Jobs [21][22][23][24][25][26]. His sibling is Mona Simpson .
Jobs received his education at Reed College, Homestead High School, and De Anza College [2]. He was employed by Apple Inc., Pixar, NeXT, and Atari, Inc. [27]. Among his honors, he received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the Grammy Trustees Award, induction into the California Hall of Fame, the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Disney Legends recognition, and was named Financial Times Person of the Year [28][29][30][31][32][33]. He died from pancreatic cancer [34][35][14].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Alta Mesa Memorial Park[11]
- Father: Abdulfattah Jandali[12]
- Mother: Joanne Carole Schieble Simpson[13]
- Spouse: Laurene Powell Jobs[14]
- Child: Lisa Brennan-Jobs[15], Reed Paul[16], Erin Sienna[17], Eve Jobs[18]
- Country of citizenship: United States[19]
- Native language: English[20]
- Occupation: film producer[21], financier[22], technology entrepreneur[23], general manager[24], founder[25]
- Position held: chief executive officer[26]
- Employer: Apple Inc.[27], Pixar[28], NeXT[29], Atari, Inc.[30]
- Educated at: Reed College[31], Homestead High School[32], De Anza College[33]
- Notable work: Apple I[34], Apple II[35], Apple Lisa[36], NeXT Computer[37]
- Award received: National Medal of Technology and Innovation[38], Grammy Trustees Award[39], California Hall of Fame[40], National Inventors Hall of Fame[41], Disney Legends[42], Financial Times Person of the Year[43], Presidential Medal of Freedom[44]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[46], Zen[47]
- Sex or gender: male[48]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[49]
- Commons category: Steve Jobs[50]
- Unmarried partner: Chrisann Brennan[51]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[52]
- Residence: Mountain View[53]
- Family name: Jobs[54]
- Given name: Steven[55], Paul[56]
- Significant event: pilgrimage[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Steve Jobs include he[58], a film[59], directed by Danny Boyle[60]; Jobs[61], a film[62], directed by Joshua Michael Stern[63]; and Steve Jobs Theatre[64], an auditorium[65], in United States[66].
Why It Matters
Steve Jobs has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 111 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by David Ellison[69], an actor[70], b. 1983[71], of United States[72].
Entities named for him include he[58], a film[59], directed by Danny Boyle[60]; Jobs[61], a film[62], directed by Joshua Michael Stern[63]; and Steve Jobs Theatre[64], an auditorium[65], in United States[66].
FAQs
Where was Steve Jobs born?
Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco[2].
Where did Steve Jobs die?
Steve Jobs died in Palo Alto[4].
Who were Steve Jobs's parents?
Steve Jobs's father was Abdulfattah Jandali[12]. Steve Jobs's mother was Joanne Carole Schieble Simpson[13].
Who was Steve Jobs married to?
Steve Jobs's spouses include Laurene Powell Jobs[14].
What did Steve Jobs do for work?
Steve Jobs worked as an entrepreneur[5], inventor[6], designer[7], computer scientist[8], and executive producer[9].
Where did Steve Jobs go to school?
Steve Jobs was educated at Reed College[31], Homestead High School[32], and De Anza College[33].
What awards did Steve Jobs receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Technology and Innovation[38], Grammy Trustees Award[39], California Hall of Fame[40], and National Inventors Hall of Fame[41].
Who did Steve Jobs influence?
Steve Jobs has been cited as an influence by David Ellison[69].