Who Was Gilbert Swanson? Wiki, Parents, Wife, Net Worth

Gilbert Swanson was a well-known American entrepreneur and businessman best recognized for bringing the ‘TV Dinner’ idea of Swanson V.P. Gerry Thomas into action and has contributed to the development and marketing of TV Dinner. Moreover, Gilbert was known for his family business, Swanson production company.

Gilbert Swanson's Wiki/Bio

Who Was Gilbert Swanson? Wikipedia & Family Details

Gilbert Swanson was a renowned American businessman, entrepreneur, and media personality who gained prominence as the inventor of the TV Dinner. However, Gilbert Swanson didn’t own a Wikipedia page.

American entrepreneur Gilbert was born to his father Carl Anton Swanson and his mother Carolina Gerock Swanson, 117 years ago. His father, Carl was a businessman and the founder of C.A. Swanson and Sons, a production company. He owned one of the largest creameries in the country in 1928 and was the primary supplier of poultry and eggs to the U.S. Military. Sadly, he passed away on 09 October 1949 at 70 years old in Chicago, Illinois, USA. While, his mother, Caroline Gerock Swanson died at the age of 71 years old on 27 July 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Furthermore, his parents raised him with great love and care along with his two brothers Walter Clarke Swanson and Gretchen Swanson Velde. His brother, Walter Clarke Swanson Sr. was a businessman known as director of the Campbell Soup Company. He died of a heart attack at the age of 52 years old on 15 April 1961 in Palm Springs, USA. Gilbert’s sister. Gretchen Carol Swanson Velde was a philanthropist who contributed to nutrition, education, and arts. She passed away on 01 May 2003 at 79 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Besides, Gilbert Carl Swanson was born to his parents on 07 January 1906 and had Capricorn as his zodiac. Sadly, he was 62 when he died on 08 March 1968. Meanwhile, he was a native of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA, so, he had American nationality. Likewise, he belonged to the white ethnicity and used to follow the path of Christian religion.

Regarding his physical appearance, the Late Gilbert Carl Swanson had a height of 5 feet 11 inches/1.80 m with decent body weight.

Concerning his educational details, Gilbert might have been a college graduate. However, further details about his studies hadn't been revealed.

Relationship Details Of Gilbert Swanson

Gilbert Swanson was a married man and his wife’s name was Roberta Epperson Fulbright Swanson. Meanwhile, his wife, Roberta also contributed to creating the Fulbright Scholarship program.

They got married in 1936 and were blessed with three children together, Gilbert Carl Swanson(1937-2013), Jay Swanson(1938-1939), and Jay Fulbright Swanson(1941-1975).

Net Worth & Career

Gilbert Swanson had an estimated net worth of millions at his death. Hence, he was able to live a lavish lifestyle with his family. His main source of income was from his profession as a businessman, entrepreneur, and media personality.

Gilbert Swanson continued his father’s legacy and operated his family business, Swanson Production Company. He brought the ‘TV Dinner’ into the media and made it part of American pop culture. He was renowned as the inventor of the ‘TV Dinner’ although the original idea was of Vice President Gerry Thomas in Swanson company.

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