Norton Simon

Norton Simon

Norton Winfred Simon (February 5, 1907-June 2, 1993), in the United States was a millionaire industrialist and philanthropist based in California. A significant art collector, he is the namesake of the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California.

Read more about Norton Simon:  Early Life, Business Career, Art Collection, Later Life, Death

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