Amar Gopal Bose was an American entrepreneur and academic. An electrical engineer and sound engineer, he was a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for over 45 years. He was also the founder and chairman of Bose Corporation.
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| As of | Estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $1.8B | Forbes · current |
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