Patrick Joseph McGovern | |
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 McGovern at China Hi-Tech Fair in 2009[1] | |
| Born | Patrick Joseph McGovern Jr. August 11, 1937 Queens, New York |
| Died | March 19, 2014 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., Biophysics, 1959) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, publisher, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founding Computerworld magazine, large donation to MIT to found the McGovern Institute for Brain Research |
| Spouse | Lore Harp McGovern |
Patrick Joseph McGovern Jr. (August 11, 1937 – March 19, 2014) was an American businessman, and chairman and founder of International Data Group (IDG), a company with subsidiaries in technology publishing, research, event management and venture capital.
In September, 2013, he was listed on the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans, having a net worth of $5.1 billion.[2]
- ^ V. I. A. Gallery (November 15, 2009). "IDG Chairman Patrick J. McGovern awarded the "Innovation Award" for VIA Nano Processor to Tom Hsu, the Chief Administrative Officer of VIA China". flickr. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Profile: Patrick McGovern", Forbes magazine, Forbes.com; accessed May 16, 2011.