Steve Jobs
American entrepreneur; co-founder of Apple Inc. (1955–2011).
The record
Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur; co-founder of Apple Inc.. Born on 24 February 1955 in San Francisco, Jobs died on 5 October 2011 in Palo Alto at the age of 56.
Positions held include chief executive officer (1977–1985), chief executive officer (1985–1997) and chief executive officer (1995–1997). Notable works include Apple II, Apple Lisa and NeXT Computer. Jobs studied at Reed College and Homestead High School. Honours include National Medal of Technology and Innovation, California Hall of Fame and Financial Times Person of the Year, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 231 languages, Steve Jobs is No. 32 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 February 1955, San Francisco
- Died
- 5 October 2011, Palo Alto (aged 56)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Entrepreneur, inventor, designer
- Field
- Business
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- Reed College, Homestead High School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 231
Did you know
Was 22 when first chief executive officer (1977).
Lived to 56.
Shares a birthday with Ibn Battuta and Charles V.
One of 219 people in the Index born in San Francisco, with Jack London.
Has a Wikipedia article in 231 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1977–1985Chief executive officer
- 1985–1997Chief executive officer
- 1995–1997Chief executive officer
- 1997–2011Chief executive officer
Connections
- FatherAbdulfattah Jandali
- MotherJoanne Carole Schieble Simpson
- SpouseLaurene Powell Jobs
- SiblingMona Simpson
- ChildLisa Brennan-Jobs
- ChildReed Paul
- ChildErin Sienna
- ChildEve Jobs
3 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- National Medal of Technology and Innovation1985
- California Hall of Fame2007
- Financial Times Person of the Year2010
- Grammy Trustees Award2012
- National Inventors Hall of Fame2012
- Disney Legends2013
- Presidential Medal of Freedom2022
Notable works
- Apple II
- Apple Lisa
- NeXT Computer
- IMac
- IPod
- IPhone
- Mac OS X 10.0
- NeXTSTEP
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- Wikidata Q19837 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)