J. Erik Jonsson

J. Erik Jonsson
49th Mayor of Dallas
In office
1964–1971
Preceded byEarle Cabell
Succeeded byWes Wise
Personal details
Born
John Erik Jonsson

(1901-09-06)6 September 1901
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Died31 August 1995(1995-08-31) (aged 93)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
SpouseMargaret
Children3
EducationBSME Rensselaer Polytechnic, 1922
Known forCo-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.


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