Norton Winfred Simon (February 5, 1907 – June 2, 1993) was an American billionaire industrialist and philanthropist based in California. Norton, at that time, was one of the richest men in America. He was the founder of Val Vita Food Products, which later acquired Hunt's Foods. His significant art collection is housed in the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California. After his death in 1993, Simon's second wife, actress Jennifer Jones, remained an emeritus of the Museum until her death in 2009.
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Norton Winfred Simon 5 February 1907 Portland, OR, USA
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1 June 1993 (aged 86) Beverly Hills, CA, USA
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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