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About William Thornton
William Thornton (1712/13–1769) of Cattal was an English politician, Member of Parliament for York, described also as a "celebrated though eccentric sportsman". He raised a militia troop to oppose the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, and gained royal favour.
Everything about William Thornton →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- 1713
- Died
- July 10, 1769