Back to People Library About Saved people

Writing about this person? Request a free fact check →

Thomas J. Watson

The original uploader was Paul C. Lasewicz at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0(via Wikimedia Commons)

Thomas J. Watson

Report an error

Thomas J. Watson (English: Thomas J. Watson, February 17, 1874 - June 19, 1956), whose full name is Thomas John Watson, Sr., was an American businessman, founder and first chairman of the technology giant IBM (International Business Machines Corporation). CEO, he served as the first chief executive of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) from 1914 to 1956, leading IBM to develop into an internationally renowned business organization from the 1920s to the 1950s. He practices an effective management style.

Category
Entrepreneurs
Nationality
United States
Born
1874-02-17
Died
1956-06-19
Wikidata
Q435716
Occupations entrepreneurCEO
Aliases Thomas J. WatsonThomas John Watson Sr.Thomas John Watson, Sr.Thomas WatsonThomas Watson, Sr.Thomas J. Watsonthomas john watson

Biographies and related books

The collected works of Dr. P. M. Latham : with memoir by Sir Thomas Watson cover The collected works of Dr. P. M. Latham : with memoir by Sir Thomas Watson Related book · relationship unverified Latham, P. M. (Peter Mere), 1789-1875; Martin, Robert, 1827-1891; Watson, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1882 · 1876 English · Not yet rated Thomas Watson, James Watson, Elizabeth Judkins. -- cover Thomas Watson, James Watson, Elizabeth Judkins. -- Related book · relationship unverified Goodwin, Gordon · 1904 English · Not yet rated ASVMEB Complaint 18-24 In re: Thomas Watson cover ASVMEB Complaint 18-24 In re: Thomas Watson Related book · relationship unverified Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (ASVMEB) · 2018 English · Not yet rated Lessee of Jacob Cheesman & al., Plaintiffs in Error, vs. Thomas Watson. 1845: Vol 136 cover Lessee of Jacob Cheesman & al., Plaintiffs in Error, vs. Thomas Watson. 1845: Vol 136 Related book · relationship unverified Supreme Court of the United States · 1845 English · Not yet rated A sermon, preached at Plymouth, August 7, 1785, to a congregation of Protestant dissenters, on entering upon the discharge of the pastoral office among them. By Thomas Watson, Jun. 1785 cover A sermon, preached at Plymouth, August 7, 1785, to a congregation of Protestant dissenters, on entering upon the discharge of the pastoral office among them. By Thomas Watson, Jun. 1785 Related book · relationship unverified Watson, Thomas, Jun. · 1785 English · Not yet rated The collected works of Dr. P.M. Latham : with memoir by Sir Thomas Watson cover The collected works of Dr. P.M. Latham : with memoir by Sir Thomas Watson Related book · relationship unverified Latham, P. M. (Peter Mere), 1789-1875 · 1876 English · Not yet rated the lengthening shadow: the life of thomas j. watson cover the lengthening shadow: the life of thomas j. watson Related book · relationship unverified thomas graham belden and marva robins belden · 1962 English · Not yet rated DTIC ADA276097: Final Report on Contract N00014-85-C-0078 (IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center) cover DTIC ADA276097: Final Report on Contract N00014-85-C-0078 (IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center) Related book · relationship unverified Defense Technical Information Center · 1990 English · Not yet rated Computer performance : proceedings of the International Symposium on Computer Performance Modeling, Measurement, and Evaluation, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York, August 16-18, 1977 cover Computer performance : proceedings of the International Symposium on Computer Performance Modeling, Measurement, and Evaluation, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York, August 16-18, 1977 Related book · relationship unverified International Symposium on Computer Performance Modeling, Measurement, and Evaluation (1977 : Yorktown Heights, N.Y.) · 1977 English · Not yet rated Conquest, Conflict, and Commerce: The Colonial Experience in the Congo. Teacher's Resource Book [and Student Text]. Public Policy Debate in the Classroom. Choices for the 21st Century Education Project. cover Conquest, Conflict, and Commerce: The Colonial Experience in the Congo. Teacher's Resource Book [and Student Text]. Public Policy Debate in the Classroom. Choices for the 21st Century Education Project. Related book · relationship unverified Cunningham, Paul; Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Inst. for International Studies. · 2000 English · Not yet rated Keeping the Peace in an Age of Conflict: Debating the U.S. Role. Public Policy Debate in the Classroom. Choices for the 21st Century Education Project. Revised Edition. [Student Guidebook and] Teacher's Resource Book. cover Keeping the Peace in an Age of Conflict: Debating the U.S. Role. Public Policy Debate in the Classroom. Choices for the 21st Century Education Project. Revised Edition. [Student Guidebook and] Teacher's Resource Book. Related book · relationship unverified Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Inst. for International Studies. · 1999 English · Not yet rated Charting Russia's Future in the Post-Soviet Era. Revised. Choices For the 21st Century. cover Charting Russia's Future in the Post-Soviet Era. Revised. Choices For the 21st Century. Related book · relationship unverified Lhowe, Mary, Ed.; Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Inst. for International Studies. · 1996 English · Not yet rated

Interviews and talks Search links

These links open searches on third-party platforms, where you can find interviews, talks and documentaries.

Book search Search links

Sources

Updated: . Profiles and summaries are compiled from public sources. Consult the original sources for detailed facts. Editorial process and corrections

Wikidata profile: Q435716 Wikipedia article: Thomas J. Watson Thomas J. Watson Wikidata · wikidata