Percy Thornton

British politician (1841-1918)
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Summary

Percy Thornton was born on December 29, 1841[1]. He died on January 8, 1918[2]. He worked as a cricketer[3], politician[4], association football player[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Samuel Thornton[8]
  • Mother: Emily Elizabeth Rice[9]
  • Spouse: Florence Emily Thornton[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
  • Position held: member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15]
  • Educated at: Harrow School[16], Jesus College[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Member of sports team: Wanderers F.C.[19]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party[20]
  • Commons category: Percy Thornton[21]
  • Sport: association football[22], cricket[23]
  • Family name: Thornton[24]
  • Given name: Percy[25]
  • Work location: London[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Name in native language: Percy Thornton[28]
  • Candidacy in election: 1900 United Kingdom general election[29], 1906 United Kingdom general election[30], 1892 United Kingdom general election[31], 1895 United Kingdom general election[32]

Why It Matters

Percy Thornton is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Who were Percy Thornton's parents?

Percy Thornton's father was Samuel Thornton[8]. Percy Thornton's mother was Emily Elizabeth Rice[9].

Who was Percy Thornton married to?

Percy Thornton's spouses include Florence Emily Thornton[10].

What did Percy Thornton do for work?

Percy Thornton worked as a cricketer[3], politician[4], association football player[5], and writer[6].

Where did Percy Thornton go to school?

Percy Thornton was educated at Harrow School[16] and Jesus College[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name → Thornton
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