Koch

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biographical name (1)

Charles (de Ganahl) 1935–     and his brother David (Hamilton) 1940–2019 American entrepreneurs

Koch

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

ˈkȯk How to pronounce Koch (audio) ˈkȯḵ How to pronounce Koch (audio) ˈkōk How to pronounce Koch (audio)
ˈkōḵ,
ˈkäk How to pronounce Koch (audio)
ˈkäḵ
Robert 1843–1910 German bacteriologist

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“Koch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Koch. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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