About John Thornton
Lived 1835 – 1919 (aged 84). John Thornton was an Australian cricketer.
John Thornton (16 January 1835 – 15 December 1919) was an Australian cricketer. He played two first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1858 and 1860.
Biography John Thornton was born in Huddersfield, England on 16 January 1835.
He owned a dairy farm at Cobden, and founded the auctioneering firm John Thornton and Co.
He died in Camperdown on 15 December 1919.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Thornton?
Australian cricketer (1835-1919)
When was John Thornton born?
John Thornton was born on 16 January 1835 in Huddersfield.
When did John Thornton die?
John Thornton died on 15 December 1919 in Camperdown.
What was John Thornton's occupation?
John Thornton was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Thornton?
John Thornton was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thornton (Australian cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thornton. https://biography.guide/john-thornton-cricketer-1835/
MLA: "John Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-thornton-cricketer-1835/.
Chicago: "John Thornton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-thornton-cricketer-1835/.
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