John Thornton (philanthropist) — John Thornton (1720 ndash; 1790) was a merchant and Christian philanthropist.Thornton was the son of Robert Thornton of Clapham, Surrey, a merchant who became a director of the Bank of England.He invested heavily in the Russian and Baltic trade… … Wikipedia
John Thornton (historian) — John K. Thornton is an American historian specializing in the history of Africa and the African Diaspora. Born 1949 into a military family and educated at the University of Michigan (1971) and UCLA (1972 and PhD 1979) Thornton focused initially… … Wikipedia
John Thornton (colonel) — John Thornton (c. 1739 1782) was a colonel who played an important role in the Battle of King s Mountain. He made the gunnpowder used by the rebel troops.Fact|date=December 2007 He may have fired the fatal shot that killed the British… … Wikipedia
John Thornton Kirkland — (1770 – 1840) served as President of Harvard University from 1810 to 1828. A minister like many of his predecessors, he is remembered chiefly for his lenient treatment of students. Kirkland House, one of Harvard s undergraduate houses, or… … Wikipedia
John Thornton Down — VC (2 March 1842 28 April 1866) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.DetailsHe was 21 years old, and… … Wikipedia
John Thornton (American football) — Infobox NFLactive name=John Thornton currentteam=Cincinnati Bengals currentnumber=97 currentposition=Defensive tackle birthdate=birth date and age|1976|10|2 birthplace=Philadelphia, Pennsylvania heightft=6 heightin=3 weight=297 debutyear=1999… … Wikipedia
John Thornton Theatre — The John Thornton Theatre is an playhouse located in Georgetown, Ontario (in Canada). It was the first theatre to be founded in Georgetown. The theatre itself uses an old church, part of which is now used for the Halton Hills Public Library [… … Wikipedia
John Thornton (politician) — John Randolph Thornton (August 25, 1846 December 28, 1917) was a United States Senator from Louisiana. Born on Notoway plantation (near Bayou Goula in Iberville Parish), he moved with his parents to Rapides Parish in 1853. He attended Parker… … Wikipedia
Robert John Thornton — (1768 1837) was an English physician and botanical writer, noted for New Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnæus (1797 1807) and The British Flora of 1812.He was the son of Bonnell Thornton and studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1793… … Wikipedia
Thornton (surname) — Thornton is a surname, and may refer to:* A. P. Thornton * Alvin Thornton * Andre Thornton * Andrew C. Thornton II * Andy Thornton, baseball player * Barry Thornton * Big Mama Thornton, musician * Billy Bob Thornton, actor * Bonnell Thornton,… … Wikipedia
