G. Allan Burton
Canadian army officer
About G. Allan Burton
Lived 1915 – 2002 (aged 87). G. Allan Burton was a military personnel, business executive and businessperson.
George Allan Burton (20 January 1915 – 10 May 2002) was a Canadian businessman who served as president and chairman of Simpsons. Additionally, he served as commanding officer of the Governor General's Horse Guards, part of Canada's household division. Burton was a notable corporate director in Toronto in the 1960s and 1970s. He became chairman of Simpsons in 1968 and in 1978 was responsible for the company's sale to the Hudson's Bay Company. He died on 10 May 2002 at age 87.
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Who was G. Allan Burton?
Canadian army officer
When was G. Allan Burton born?
G. Allan Burton was born on 20 January 1915 in Canada, Ontario, Toronto.
When did G. Allan Burton die?
G. Allan Burton died on 10 May 2002 in Canada, Hamilton, Ontario.
What was G. Allan Burton's occupation?
G. Allan Burton was a military personnel, business executive and businessperson.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). G. Allan Burton. https://biography.guide/g-allan-burton/
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