Irwin M. Jacobs
Irwin Mark Jacobs (born October 18, 1933) is an American electrical engineer and billionaire. He is a co-founder and former chairman of Qualcomm. He is a chair of the board of trustees of the Salk Institute.
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Alma mater | Cornell University (BSc) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MSc, DSc) |
Occupation | Engineer, businessman |
Known for | Co-founder of Qualcomm |
Net worth | US$ 1.2 billion (March 2019)[1] |
Spouse(s) | Joan Klein (m. 1954) |
Children | 4, including Gary E. Jacobs and Paul E. Jacobs |
Relatives | Sara Jacobs (granddaughter) |
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References
- ↑ Forbes The World's Billionaires: Irwin Jacobs March 2019