John Thornton
English merchant and philanthropist; (1720-1790)
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Summary
John Thornton was born on January 1, 1720[1]. He died on January 1, 1790[2], in Bath[3]. He worked as a merchant[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 4, 1720[6]
- Date of death: November 7, 1790[7]
- Place of burial: St Paul's Church, Clapham[8]
- Father: Robert Thornton[9]
- Mother: Hannah Swyncocke[10]
- Spouse: Lucy Watson[11]
- Child: Samuel Thornton[12], Henry Thornton[13], Jane Thornton[14], Robert Thornton[15]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family name: Thornton[18]
- Given name: John[19]
- Manner of death: accidental death[20]
- Depicted by: Portrait of John Thornton, Esq.[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Sibling: Hannah Thornton[23]
Why It Matters
John Thornton is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where did John Thornton die?
John Thornton passed away in Bath[3].
Who were John Thornton's parents?
John Thornton's father was Robert Thornton[9]. John Thornton's mother was Hannah Swyncocke[10].
Who was John Thornton married to?
John Thornton's spouses include Lucy Watson[11].
What did John Thornton do for work?
John Thornton worked as a merchant[4].