Charles Avnet

American businessman (1888–1979)

Charles Avnet (1888–1979) was an American businessman who founded electronics parts distributor Avnet.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Charles Avnet (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born 1888, died 1979.1

Companies

Career

  • Date not recordedFounded Avnet3

Known for: Avnet.4

Personal life

  • Born1888, Russia5

He was married to Celia Avnet. They had four children: Lester Francis Avnet (1913–1970), Robert H. Avnet (1919–1964), Lillian Avnet Marks, and Dr. Norman Avnet (1928–2017). He died in 1979; services were held at Congregation Beth Sholom in Long Beach, New York. His grandson (son of Lester) is director, writer and producer Jon Avnet.

From Wikipedia’s article on Charles Avnet (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

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