Lee Iacocca
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Summary
Lee Iacocca was born on October 15, 1924[1], in Allentown[2]. He died on July 2, 2019[3], in Bel Air[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], autobiographer[6], diarist[7], manager[8], and business executive[9]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,594 views/month, #5,356 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: White Chapel Memorial Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: engineer[13], writer[14]
- Field of work: mechanical engineering[15], automotive industry[16], innovation management[17], creative and professional writing[18]
- Position held: president[19], chief executive officer[20], chairperson[21]
- Employer: Ford Motor Company[22], Stellantis North America[23]
- Educated at: Princeton University[24], Lehigh University[25], William Allen High School[26]
- Award received: Ellis Island Medal of Honor[27]
- Member of: National Academy of Engineering[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[30]
- Commons category: Lee Iacocca[31]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[32]
- Family name: Iacocca[33]
- Given name: Lee[34]
- Official website: http://www.leeiacocca.com[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Nickname: Lee Ia coca[38]
- Birth name: Lido Anthony Iacocca[39]
- Name in native language: Lee Iacocca[40]
- Start of work period: 1946[41]
Why It Matters
Lee Iacocca has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Lee Iacocca born?
Lee Iacocca was born in Allentown[2].
Where did Lee Iacocca die?
Lee Iacocca passed away in Bel Air[4].
What did Lee Iacocca do for work?
Lee Iacocca worked as an entrepreneur[5], autobiographer[6], diarist[7], manager[8], and business executive[9].
Where did Lee Iacocca go to school?
Lee Iacocca was educated at Princeton University[24], Lehigh University[25], and William Allen High School[26].
What awards did Lee Iacocca receive?
Honors received include Ellis Island Medal of Honor[27].