Barron Hilton Biography
Barron Hilton was an American business magnate, philanthropist, and sportsman. He was born on October 23, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, U.S. as William Barron Hilton and died at age of 91, on September 19, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, United States. The second son and successor of hotelier Conrad Hilton, Barron was the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Hilton Hotels Corporation and chairman emeritus of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Barron, a notable pilot, and outdoorsman was also a founder of the American Football League as the original owner of the Los Angeles Chargers, as well as helping forge the merger with the National Football League that created the Super Bowl. Like his father before him, Barron pledged 97 percent of his wealth to the humanitarian work of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. At the time, the gift was projected to increase the foundation’s endowment from $2.9 billion to $6.3 billion, as well as will make his estate the organization’s most significant donor.
Barron Hilton Age
Barron died at age of 91, on September 19, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was born on October 23, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, the United States as William Barron Hilton.
Barron Hilton Height
Barron had a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall
Barron Hilton Weight
Barron has a weight of 74 kg (163 Pounds).
Barron Hilton Family
Barron was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, to Mary Adelaide and Conrad Nicholson Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels. He grew up with three siblings, Conrad Nicholson Hilton, Jr., Eric Michael Hilton, along Constance Francesca Hilton. Barron’s father was of Norwegian and German descent and from New Mexico while his mother was from Kentucky.
He served in the Navy during World War II as a photographer. As a child, Barron was fascinated by aviation and learned to fly when he was 17. After his wartime discharge, Barron attended the University of Southern California Aeronautical School, where he earned his twin-engine rating at age 19.
Barron Hilton Wife
Barron married Marilyn June Hawley in 1947. They remained married until she died in 2004.
Barron Hilton Children
They had eight children: William Barron Hilton, Jr., Hawley Anne Hilton, Stephen Michael Hilton, David Alan Hilton, Sharon Constance Hilton, Richard Howard Hilton, Daniel Kevin Hilton, and Ronald Jeffrey Hilton.
Barron Hilton Grandchildren
Barron Hilton has 15 grandchildren, including Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton Rothschild; both of them are Richard Hilton’s daughter
Barron Hilton Jr
Barron’s grandson William B.(Barry)Hilton, Jr. attended Santa Monica College, is president of the Hilton Development Group project in Southern California and Mexico which serves Malibu and Los Angeles, California. He also operated several tourism businesses in Hawaii, including a sailing and fishing charter. Served on the boards of the best foundation for a Drug-Free Tomorrow, the Conrad N.Hilton Fund for sisters and Malibu Little League.
Barron Hilton Net Worth
Barron has an estimated net worth of $2.3 billion.
Barron Hilton Career
Barron volunteered for the U.S. Navy during World War II and was assigned to the base at Pearl Harbor as a photographer’s mate. After his discharge, he earned a twin-engine rating from the University of Southern California’s Aeronautical School, and flying soon became a lifelong passion. He began his business career at age 19 by acquiring the Los Angeles area distributorship of Vita-Pakt Citrus Products Co., and in 1956 he helped pioneer the aircraft leasing business by founding the Air Finance Corporation.
In 1960, he founded the Los Angeles Chargers professional football team and one year later moved the franchise to San Diego. In 1966, he, together with other American Football League owners, forged a merger agreement with the National Football League that resulted in the creation of the Super Bowl.
He began his career as a hotelier while still a teenager, working as a doorman and in the engineering department at the El Paso Hilton. In 1954 he was elected vice-president of Hilton Hotels and he was named president and chief executive officer in 1966, with the proviso that he discontinue his professional football responsibilities. Upon his father’s death in 1979, his responsibilities expanded to include chairman. He served as chairman and/or co-chairman from 1996 until the company’s sale and dissolution as a public company in 2007.
As president, he was instrumental in expanding the company’s role in several areas including originating the universal Carte Blanche credit card system and developing the Hilton Inns franchise program, an influential prototype in today’s hospitality industry. He led the way when Hilton Hotels Corporation became the first New York Stock Exchange company to enter the casino gaming industry in 1971.
In 1998, Pope John Paul II granted Barron Hilton admission into the Pontifical Order of Saint Gregory the Great, in acknowledgment of his meritorious service to the Church. He has an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Houston, where he has also been inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor. He has been honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and the gaming industry. He also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Loyola Marymount University.
In recognition of his involvement in aviation, he has been awarded the prestigious Gold Air Medal by the Federation Aeronatique Internationale, and the Pioneers of Flight Gallery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has been named in his honor.
He joined The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in 1950 and served as board chair from 2007 to 2012. He stepped down from the Board in 2014, after 64 years of distinguished service. Following his father’s example, he has committed the bulk of his personal fortune to the Foundation. This gift, which surpasses the amount bequeathed by our founder, will make him the Foundation’s most significant donor. He previously served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations and is a director emeritus of the BEST Foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barron Hilton
Who is Barron Hilton?
Barron was an American business magnate, philanthropist, and sportsman. He was born on October 23, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, the U.S., and died at age of 91, on September 19, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, United States. The second son and successor of hotelier Conrad Hilton, Barron was the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Hilton Hotels Corporation and chairman emeritus of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
How old is Barron Hilton?
Barron died at age of 91, on September 19, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was born on October 23, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, the United States.
How tall is Barron Hilton?
Barron had a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall
Is Barron Hilton married?
Barron married Marilyn June Hawley in 1947. They remained married until she died in 2004.
How much is Barron Hilton worth?
Barron has an estimated net worth of $2.3 billion.
How much does Hilton make?
Barron has an estimated net worth of $2.3 billion.
Where does Hilton live?
Hilton died very suddenly of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on September 19, 2019.
Is Hilton dead or alive?
Hilton died very suddenly of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on September 19, 2019.
Where is Hilton Now?
Hilton died very suddenly of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on September 19, 2019.
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