J. Erik Jonsson | |
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49th Mayor of Dallas | |
In office 1964–1971 | |
Preceded by | Earle Cabell |
Succeeded by | Wes Wise |
Personal details | |
Born | John Erik Jonsson 6 September 1901 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Died | 31 August 1995 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | (aged 93)
Spouse | Margaret |
Children | 3 |
Education | BSME Rensselaer Polytechnic, 1922 |
Known for | Co-founder of Texas Instruments |
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.