Ken Olsen
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For the Norwegian footballer, see Ken Bjørntvedt Olsen.
Kenneth Harry Olsen (February 20, 1926[2] – February 6, 2011[3]) was an American engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1957 with colleague Harlan Anderson and his brother Stan Olsen.[4][5]
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Kenneth Harry Olsen | |
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Born | (1926-02-20)February 20, 1926 Bridgeport, Connecticut |
Died | February 6, 2011(2011-02-06) (aged 84)[1] Indianapolis, Indiana |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 1950; M.S., 1952) |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | Founding Digital Equipment Corporation with Harlan Anderson |
Spouse |
Eeva-Liisa Aulikki Olsen
(m. 1950; died 2009) |
Children | 3 |
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