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John Erik Jonsson (6 September 1901 – 31 August 1995) was an American businessman who was co-founder and early president of Texas Instruments Incorporated. He became Mayor of Dallas, a major advocate of the creation of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and a philanthropist in later years.
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Dec 9, 2015 · Greatest Dallasites: J. Erik Jonsson (No. 76) Co-founder of Texas Instruments. When J. Erik Konsson, Brooklyn-born son of Swedish immigrants, moved here in 1934 from New Jersey to be a...
Mar 10, 2012 · 3:15 AM on Mar 10, 2012 CST. LISTEN. If you've lived in Dallas for any length of time, you've probably heard of J. Erik Jonsson, the co-founder of Texas Instruments who became the most...
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Feb 4, 2014 · J. Erik Jonsson took over as Dallas' mayor at a turbulent time for the city. John F. Kennedy had just been assassinated on Elm Street, and residents and leaders were struggling to come to...
Apr 18, 2022 · Another pivotal figure was Texas Instruments co-founder J. Erik Jonsson, who served as mayor from 1964 to 1971. Jonsson proposed plans for a new civic center for Dallas, including a new City...
Biography. J. Erik Jonsson, a pioneer of the semiconductor industry, visionary political leader of his home city of Dallas, and generous philanthropist, died at the age of 93 at his home on September 1, 1995. In 1971, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering, and in 1974 the academy awarded him the prestigious Founders Medal.
Texas Instruments Inc., Jonsson grounded Dallas in the high-tech future and helped to create that diversified economy. Then he led the way to further economic development as chairman of the...
