About George Thornton
Lived 1867 – 1939 (aged 71). George Thornton was a British cricketer.
George Thornton (24 December 1867 – 31 January 1939) was an English amateur first-class cricketer, who played County Championship cricket for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in three matches in 1891, and later that decade for Middlesex, and later appeared in a Test match representing South Africa in 1902.
Life and career Thornton was born in Skipton, Yorkshire, England. He was educated at Skipton Grammar School, and the University of Edinburgh, where he studied medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Thornton?
English born Test and County cricketer (1867-1939)
When was George Thornton born?
George Thornton was born on 24 December 1867 in Skipton.
When did George Thornton die?
George Thornton died on 31 January 1939 in Kensington.
What was George Thornton's occupation?
George Thornton was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Thornton?
George Thornton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Thornton (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Thornton. https://biography.guide/george-thornton-cricketer/
MLA: "George Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-thornton-cricketer/.
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