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Tex Thornton (Charles Bates Thornton) was born on 22 July, 1913 in Goree, Texas, is a CEO. Discover Tex Thornton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As Charles Bates Thornton
Occupation Business executive, philanthropist
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 22 July, 1913
Birthday 22 July
Birthplace Goree, Texas
Date of death (1981-11-24) Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California
Died Place Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California
Nationality United States

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Tex Thornton Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Tex Thornton's Wife?

His wife is Flora L. Thornton

Family
Parents Ward Augustus Thornton Sarah Alice Bates
Wife Flora L. Thornton
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Children 2

Tex Thornton Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tex Thornton worth at the age of 68 years old? Tex Thornton’s income source is mostly from being a successful CEO. He is from United States. We have estimated Tex Thornton's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income CEO

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1999

The USC Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California is named in honor of Thornton's widow, Flora L. Thornton, due in part to a $25 million donation she made in 1999. Thornton was a trustee and donor to the university for many years. The Thornton Center for Engineering Management at Stanford University is also named in honor of Thornton. The Charles B. Thornton Administrative building on the campus of Pepperdine University stands as a tribute to the Thornton family.

1981

He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan in October, 1981.

He died in November 1981. He was buried at the Arlington National Cemetery.

1966

In 1966, Thornton received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.

1948

Thornton left Ford in 1948 to work for Hughes Aircraft. In 1953, he founded a company called Electro-Dynamics, then acquired the vacuum tube manufacturing business of Charles Litton, Sr. in 1953. In 1954, Electro-Dynamics also bought the rights to use the well-known "Litton" name. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions orchestrated by Thornton, Litton became a huge conglomerate with a wide range of products.

1913

Charles Bates "Tex" Thornton (July 22, 1913 – November 24, 1981) was an American business executive who was the founder of Litton Industries.

Charles Bates Thornton was born on July 22, 1913 in Goree, Texas.