About Thomas C. Thornton
Lived 1794 – 1860 (aged 65). Thomas C. Thornton was an American writer.
Thomas C. Thornton (October 12, 1794 – March 22, 1860) was an American Methodist writer, minister and educator. Thornton was president of Centenary College of Louisiana from 1841 to 1844. He was also author of a proslavery tract, An Inquiry into the History of Slavery, published in 1841.
Publications books
Notes and references
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Thomas C. Thornton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas C. Thornton?
American Methodist minister
When was Thomas C. Thornton born?
Thomas C. Thornton was born on 12 October 1794.
When did Thomas C. Thornton die?
Thomas C. Thornton died on 22 March 1860.
What was Thomas C. Thornton's occupation?
Thomas C. Thornton was a writer.
What nationality was Thomas C. Thornton?
Thomas C. Thornton was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Thomas C. Thornton
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas C. Thornton. https://biography.guide/thomas-c-thornton/
MLA: "Thomas C. Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-c-thornton/.
Chicago: "Thomas C. Thornton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-c-thornton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC