Samuel Thornton

Director of the Bank of England and politician (1754-1838)
Person human Q7412781
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Samuel Thornton

Summary

Samuel Thornton is a human[1]. Born in Clapham[2], he… he was born on +1754-11-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1838-07-03T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and banker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Thornton was born in Clapham[2].
  • Samuel Thornton was born on +1754-11-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Samuel Thornton died on +1838-07-03T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Samuel Thornton's father was John Thornton[8].
  • Samuel Thornton's mother was Lucy Watson[9].
  • Samuel Thornton was married to Elizabeth Milnes[10].
  • A child of Samuel Thornton was Harriet Thornton[11].
  • A child of Samuel Thornton was John Thornton[12].
  • A child of Samuel Thornton was Henry Milnes Thornton[13].
  • A child of Samuel Thornton was Samuel Thornton[14].
  • A child of Samuel Thornton was Jane Thornton[15].
  • Samuel Thornton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Samuel Thornton worked as a politician[5].
  • Samuel Thornton's professions included banker[6].
  • Samuel Thornton held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Samuel Thornton held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Samuel Thornton held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Samuel Thornton held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Samuel Thornton held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Samuel Thornton held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Samuel Thornton's image is recorded as Samuel Thornton MP (cropped).jpg[23].
  • Samuel Thornton is recorded as male[24].
  • Samuel Thornton's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Samuel Thornton's ISNI is recorded as 0000000059109781[26].
  • Samuel Thornton's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 86317566[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Clapham[2], Samuel Thornton… he was born on +1754-11-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Thornton[8]. His mother was Lucy Watson[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and banker[6]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1802[36]; member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1806[39]; member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[22]; and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[40].

Personal Life

Samuel Thornton was married to Elizabeth Milnes[10]. Children include Harriet Thornton[11], 1791–1832[41]; John Thornton[12], 1783–1861[42]; Henry Milnes Thornton[13], 1792–1853[43]; he[14], a naval officer[44], 1797–1859[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; and Jane Thornton[15], b. 1789[47].

Death and Burial

Samuel Thornton died on +1838-07-03T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Thornton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Thornton born?

Samuel Thornton was born in Clapham[2].

Who were Samuel Thornton's parents?

Samuel Thornton's father was John Thornton[8]. Samuel Thornton's mother was Lucy Watson[9].

Who was Samuel Thornton married to?

Samuel Thornton's spouses include Elizabeth Milnes[10].

What did Samuel Thornton do for work?

Samuel Thornton worked as politician[5] and banker[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [40] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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