Tex Thornton
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Charles Bates "Tex" Thornton (July 22, 1913 – November 24, 1981) was an American business executive who was the founder of Litton Industries.
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Born | Charles Bates Thornton July 22, 1913 Goree, Texas, U.S. |
Died | November 24, 1981(1981-11-24) (aged 68) Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Burial place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Education | Bachelor of Commercial Science, Columbus University, 1937 |
Occupation(s) | Business executive, philanthropist |
Known for | CEO, Litton Industries |
Spouse | Flora L. Thornton |
Children | 2 |
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