James Lansdowne Norton | |
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Born | 1869 Birmingham, England |
Died | 21 April 1925 (aged 55–56) Birmingham, England |
Resting place | Lodge Hill Cemetery |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Motorcycle designer Manufacturer |
Years active | 1898–1925 |
Known for | Norton motorcycles |
Spouse |
Sarah Norton (nee Saxelby 1872 - 1956)
(date missing) |
Children | Ethel Grace James Lansdowne Henry Spencer Raymond |
James Lansdowne Norton (1869 – 21 April 1925) was an English motorcycle designer, inventor and manufacturer of the Norton motorcycles. One of the pioneers of the British motorcycle industry.