Thomas J. Watson
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About
Turned International Business Machines (IBM) into a force with which to be reckoned while chairman and CEO from 1914 until 1956. He was one of the richest men of his time. He used punched card tabulating machines to find success.
Before Fame
He worked as a bookkeeper and also helped out on the family farm.
Trivia
He was named one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century as well as the greatest capitalist in history.
Family Life
He had four successful children with his wife Jeanette Kittredge.
Associated With
His son Thomas Jr. served as U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union while Jimmy Carter was President.
