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Tex Thornton | |
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| Born | Charles Bates Thornton July 22, 1913 Goree, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1981 (aged 68) Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Burial place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | Bachelor of Commercial Science, Columbus University, 1937 |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive, philanthropist |
| Known for | CEO, Litton Industries |
| Spouse | Flora L. Thornton |
| Children | 2 |
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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.