Thomas J. Watson
Thomas John Watson Sr. (February 17, 1874 – June 19, 1956) was an American businessman. He was the first chairman and CEO of IBM from 1914 to 1956. He has been known to be called one of the greatest salesmen when he died and turned IBM into a successful company at the time.
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| Born | Thomas John Watson February 17, 1874 |
| Died | June 19, 1956 (aged 82) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Chairman and CEO of IBM 1914–1956 |
| Spouse(s) | Jeanette M. Kittredge (1883–1966)
(m. 1913; "his death" is deprecated; use "died" instead. 1956) |
| Children | 4, including Thomas Watson Jr. and Arthur K. Watson |
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en:Thomas J. Watson in 1917. Taken by a Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer in 1917. Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago Historical Society, #DN-0067708
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