Richard Thornton

British explorer (1838-1863)
Person human Q20925166
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Summary

Richard Thornton is a human[1]. He was born in Cottingley[2]. He was born on April 5, 1838[3]. He died in Malawi[4]. He died on April 21, 1863[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and geologist[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Cottingley[2].
  • Richard Thornton died in Malawi[4].
  • Richard Thornton was born on April 5, 1838[3].
  • Richard Thornton was born on 1838[8].
  • Richard Thornton died on April 21, 1863[5].
  • Richard Thornton died on 1863[9].
  • Richard Thornton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Richard Thornton's professions included explorer[6].
  • Richard Thornton worked as a geologist[7].
  • Richard Thornton is recorded as male[11].
  • Richard Thornton's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Richard Thornton's family name is recorded as Thornton[13].
  • Richard Thornton's given name is recorded as Richard[14].
  • Richard Thornton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[15].

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Origins and Family

Richard Thornton was born in Cottingley[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 5, 1838[3] and 1838[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and geologist[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 21, 1863[5] and 1863[9]. Richard Thornton died in Malawi[4].

FAQs

Where was Richard Thornton born?

Born in Cottingley[2].

Where did Richard Thornton die?

Richard Thornton passed away in Malawi[4].

What did Richard Thornton do for work?

Richard Thornton worked as explorer[6] and geologist[7].

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Cottingley
    Library of congress authority id → no2008088159
    Google knowledge graph id → /g/11b8vgnz7c
    Date of birth → +1838-04-05T00:00:00Z, +1838-00-00T00:00:00Z
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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