Charles Ranlett Flint
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Charles Ranlett Flint (January 24, 1850 – February 26, 1934) was the founder of the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company which later became IBM. For his financial dealings, he earned the moniker "Father of Trusts".[1][2] He was an avid sportsman and member of the syndicate that built the yacht Vigilant, that was the U.S. defender of the eighth America's Cup and was the owner of the yacht Gracie.[3][4]
American businessman (1850–1934)
Charles Ranlett Flint | |
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 Flint in 1907 | |
| Born | (1850-01-24)January 24, 1850 Thomaston, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1934(1934-02-26) (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Other names | Computer King |
| Alma mater | Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (BS) |
| Occupation | Financial capitalist - founder of Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company |
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