Norton Simon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Norton Simon

American art collector

Date of Birth: 05-Feb-1907

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jun-1993

Profession: businessperson, art collector

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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 wife, actress Jennifer Jones, remained an emeritus of the Museum until her death in 2009.