
John Thornton
About
English merchant and philanthropist; (1720-1790)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Thornton
- Born
- 1720
- Died
- 1790
- Occupation
- merchant
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLucy WatsonFrom 1753-11-28
Family
- FatherRobert Thornton
- MotherHannah Swyncocke
- SiblingHannah Thornton
- ChildSamuel Thornton
- ChildHenry Thornton
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q6260749 ↗
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