About Edmond Thornton
Lived 1841 – 1901 (aged 59–60). Edmond Thornton was a British politician, cattle rancher and pastoral farming.
Edmond Lambert Thornton was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
He represented Warwick, 23 September 1868 to 10 August 1870, and represented Eastern Downs, 22 July 1871 to 6 November 1873. he married Margaret Horrigan in Warwick and together had 8 sons and 6 daughters. He died 13 March 1901 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Who was Edmond Thornton?
Queensland colonial politician (1841-1901)
When was Edmond Thornton born?
Edmond Thornton was born in 1841 in Burton in Lonsdale.
When did Edmond Thornton die?
Edmond Thornton died on 13 March 1901 in Brisbane.
What was Edmond Thornton's occupation?
Edmond Thornton was a politician, cattle rancher and pastoral farming.
What nationality was Edmond Thornton?
Edmond Thornton was British.
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