Robert Thornton (MP)

Robert Thornton
Member of Parliament
for Bridgwater
In office
12 July 1785 – 1790
Preceded byAnne Poulett
Succeeded byVere Poulett
Member of Parliament
for Colchester
In office
1790 – March 1817
Preceded bySir Robert Smyth, 5th Baronet
Succeeded bySir William Burroughs, 1st Baronet
Personal details
Born9 January 1759
Died16 March 1826
SpouseMarina Thornton (née Eyre)
Parent
  • John Thornton (father)

Robert Thornton (9 January 1759 – 16 March 1826) was the MP for Bridgwater from 21 July 1785 till 1790 and MP for Colchester from 1790 till March 1817. On 12 September 1786, he married Marina Eyre.[1]

References

  1. ^ "THORNTON, Robert (1759-1826), of Clapham, Surr". The History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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