Thomas John Watson, Sr.
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Thomas John Watson, Sr. was an American entrepreneur, computer scientist, and chief executive officer who worked at IBM throughout his career in the computing field. [1][2] He was born on February 17, 1874, in Campbell and died on June 19, 1956, in New York City. [3][4][5][6][4][5][6] Watson received numerous honors including the Order of the German Eagle, Silver Buffalo Award, Medal for Merit, and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble. [7][8] He was a member of the American Philosophical Society and was buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. [9][1][5]
Thomas John Watson, Sr.
Summary
Thomas John Watson, Sr. is a human[1]. Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s place of birth was Campbell[2]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. was born on +1874-02-17T00:00:00Z[3]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. passed away in New York City[4]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. died on +1956-06-19T00:00:00Z[5]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. worked as an entrepreneur[6], computer scientist[7], and chief executive officer[8]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s place of birth was Campbell[2].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. passed away in New York City[4].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. was born on +1874-02-17T00:00:00Z[3].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. died on +1956-06-19T00:00:00Z[5].
- Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[10].
- A child of Thomas John Watson, Sr. was Thomas Watson[11].
- A child of Thomas John Watson, Sr. was Arthur K. Watson[12].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. held citizenship in United States[13].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. worked as an entrepreneur[6].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. worked as a computer scientist[7].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. worked as a chief executive officer[8].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s field of work was computing[14].
- Among Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s employers was IBM[15].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s education included a stint at Columbia University[16].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. received the Order of the German Eagle[17].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. received the Silver Buffalo Award[18].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. received the Medal for Merit[19].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[20].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. was a member of American Philosophical Society[21].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. is recorded as male[22].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Thomas J. Watson[25].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
- Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Watson[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Campbell[2], Thomas John Watson, Sr.… Thomas John Watson, Sr. was born on +1874-02-17T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Thomas John Watson, Sr. was educated at Columbia University[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], computer scientist[7], and chief executive officer[8]. Thomas John Watson, Sr.'s field of work was computing[14]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. was employed by IBM[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the German Eagle[17], an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1937[30]; Silver Buffalo Award[18], a service award[31], in United States[32]; Medal for Merit[19], a civil decoration[33], in United States[34], founded in 1942[35]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[20], an award[36], in France[37].
Personal Life
Children include Thomas Watson[11], a diplomat[38], 1914–1993[39], of United States[40], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[41] and Arthur K. Watson[12], a diplomat[42], 1919–1974[43], of United States[44]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
Death and Burial
Thomas John Watson, Sr. died on +1956-06-19T00:00:00Z[5]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Thomas John Watson, Sr. is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas John Watson, Sr. include Watson[45], a one-of-a-kind computer[46], in United States[47], founded in 2004[48]; watsonx[49], a computing platform[50]; IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center[51], a research center[52], in United States[53]; and Watson Escarpment[54], a landform[55].
Why It Matters
Thomas John Watson, Sr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[9] Thomas John Watson, Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] Thomas John Watson, Sr. is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for Thomas John Watson, Sr. include Watson[45], a one-of-a-kind computer[46], in United States[47], founded in 2004[48]; watsonx[49], a computing platform[50]; IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center[51], a research center[52], in United States[53]; and Watson Escarpment[54], a landform[55].
FAQs
Where was Thomas John Watson, Sr. born?
Thomas John Watson, Sr. was born in Campbell[2].
Where did Thomas John Watson, Sr. die?
Thomas John Watson, Sr. died in New York City[4].
What did Thomas John Watson, Sr. do for work?
Thomas John Watson, Sr. worked as entrepreneur[6], computer scientist[7], and chief executive officer[8].
Where did Thomas John Watson, Sr. go to school?
Thomas John Watson, Sr. was educated at Columbia University[16].
What awards did Thomas John Watson, Sr. receive?
Honors received include Order of the German Eagle[17], Silver Buffalo Award[18], Medal for Merit[19], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[20].