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Tex Thornton (Charles Bates Thornton) was born on 22 July, 1913 in Goree, Texas, is an American businessman. 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?
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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 |
24 November, 1981 |
Died Place |
Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous CEO with the age 68 years old group.
Tex Thornton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Tex Thornton height not available right now. We will update Tex Thornton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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 |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
2 |
Tex Thornton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. 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 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
CEO |
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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.
Charles Bates Thornton was born on July 22, 1913, in Goree, Texas.
He served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, reaching the rank of Colonel and commanding a staff of officers in the office of statistical control.
Following the war he offered the group of ten to several employers as an all-or-nothing proposition to provide the corporation with an analytical management team.
Henry Ford II had recently taken over Ford Motor Company, which was in bad financial shape and had virtually non-existent financial control systems.
He interviewed and hired the team, which became known as the "Whiz Kids".
Seven of the ten went on to senior executive positions.
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.
In 1966, Thornton received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
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.
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.