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David Packard

David Packard (/ˈpækərd/ PAK-ərd; September 7, 1912 – March 26, 1996) was an American electrical engineer and co-founder, with Bill Hewlett, of Hewlett-Packard (1939), serving as president (1947–64), CEO (1964–68), and chairman of the board (1964–68, 1972–93) of HP. He served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense from 1969 to 1971 during the Nixon…

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Known for
Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard. Member of Trilateral Commission.
Awards
Sylvanus Thayer Award (1982) Presidential Medal of Freedom (1988) Public Welfare Medal (1989)
Education
Stanford University
Born
(1912-09-07)September 7, 1912 Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Children
4; including David Woodley, Susan and Julie
Died
March 26, 1996(1996-03-26) (aged 83) Stanford, California, U.S.

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Hewlett-Packard

Department of Defense

Philanthropy

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David Packard

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David Packard

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Awards · 1
David Packard → Sylvanus Thayer Award (1982) Presidential Medal of Freedom (1988) Public Welfare Medal (1989)
Born · 1
David Packard → (1912-09-07)September 7, 1912 Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Children · 1
David Packard → 4; including David Woodley, Susan and Julie
Died · 1
David Packard → March 26, 1996(1996-03-26) (aged 83) Stanford, California, U.S.
Education · 1
David Packard → Stanford University
Known for · 1
David Packard → Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard. Member of Trilateral Commission.

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David PackardAwardsSylvanus Thayer Award (1982) Presidential Medal of Freedom (1988) Public Welfare Medal (1989)1.00infobox
David PackardBorn(1912-09-07)September 7, 1912 Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.1.00infobox
David PackardChildren4; including David Woodley, Susan and Julie1.00infobox
David PackardDiedMarch 26, 1996(1996-03-26) (aged 83) Stanford, California, U.S.1.00infobox
David PackardEducationStanford University1.00infobox
David PackardKnown forCo-founder of Hewlett-Packard. Member of Trilateral Commission.1.00infobox
David PackardPreceded byPaul Nitze1.00infobox
David PackardPresidentRichard Nixon1.00infobox
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David PackardSucceeded byKenneth Rush1.00infobox
David Packardrelated to External linksThe HP Way0.60section
David Packardrelated to External linksPackard Children's HospitalLast0.60section

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