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Is “koch” a Dutch Pronunciation
at 1:55:34
Answer
Yes. It was later pronounced like “caw,” like a crow. Charles’ father hated that pronunciation. He was traveling for business and his last name was paged as “coke,” and he liked that better. So, that’s how it’s pronounced now.
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- The Tim Ferriss Show
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- #381: Charles Koch — CEO of Koch Industries
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