Ken Norton
American boxer (1943-2013)
1943 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
American boxer (1943-2013)
Born
August 9, 1943
Died
2013 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, film actor, boxer
United StatesBorn in JacksonvilleDied in Las Vegas
1943
Born in Jacksonville (1943-08-09)
1992
AwardInternational Boxing Hall of Fame
2013
Died in Las Vegas
About
Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American boxer who competed professionally from 1967 to 1981. He was awarded the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978, after winning a close split decision over Jimmy Young in a title eliminator bout.
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Who is Ken Norton?+
Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American boxer who competed professionally from 1967 to 1981. He was awarded the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978, after winning a close split decision over Jimmy Young in a title eliminator bout.
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Norton born?+
Ken Norton was born on August 9, 1943.
When did Ken Norton die?+
Ken Norton died in 2013, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — August 9, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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