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Samuel Thornton

1754 – 1838

Director of the Bank of England and politician

Politician Banker Abolitionism in the United Kingdom

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About Samuel Thornton

Lived 1754 – 1838 (aged 83). Samuel Thornton was a British politician, banker, abolitionism in the United Kingdom and governor of the Bank of England.

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Important facts

Born

6 November 1754, Clapham

Birth century

18th century

Died

3 July 1838

Occupation

Politician, banker, Abolitionism in the United Kingdom, Governor of the Bank of England

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain

Positions held

Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom

Family & relationships

Child

John Leslie-Melville, 9th Earl of Leven

Parent

John Thornton (philanthropist)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Samuel Thornton's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Thornton?

Director of the Bank of England and politician (1754-1838)

When was Samuel Thornton born?

Samuel Thornton was born on 6 November 1754 in Clapham.

When did Samuel Thornton die?

Samuel Thornton died on 3 July 1838.

What was Samuel Thornton's occupation?

Samuel Thornton was a politician, banker, abolitionism in the United Kingdom and governor of the Bank of England.

What nationality was Samuel Thornton?

Samuel Thornton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Thornton

· Wikidata: Q7412781

· DBpedia: Samuel Thornton (MP)

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