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Tom Thornton (writer)
Thomas or Tom Thornton may refer to: Clergymen *Thomas Thornton (academic administrator) (c. 1541–1629), English Church of England clergyman and academic administrator *Thomas C. Thornton (1794–1860), American Methodist minister and educator Public officials *Thomas de Thornton, English MP for Lancashire in 1313, 1320 and 1328 * Thomas Thornton (merchant) (1762–1814), English trade consul and writer on Turkey * Thomas Thornton (politician) (1831–1897), American member of Wisconsin State Assembly *Thomas Henry Thornton (1832–1913), English Indian civil servant, judge and author *Thomas Patrick Thornton Thomas Patrick Thornton (March 8, 1898 – July 1, 1985) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Education Thornton served as a fireman in the United States Navy during Wor ... (1898–1985), American federal judge Sportsmen * Thomas Thornton (sportsman, died 1823) (1751/2–1823), English huntsma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Thornton (academic Administrator)
Thomas Thornton (c.1541–1629) was an English Church of England clergyman and academic administrator. Thornton received a Bachelor of Divinity degree followed by a Doctor of Divinity degree at Oxford University. He was based at Christ Church, Oxford and was a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. He was twice Vice-Chancellor at the University of Oxford during 1583–4 and 1599–1600. He was also Precentor of Hereford Cathedral from 1573, and Master of the Library there from 1595; he re-organized the library and had new bookcases installed on the model of those in the Bodleian The Bodleian Library () is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. It derives its name from its founder, Sir Thomas Bodley. With over 13 million printed items, it is the sec ... LibraryThe Story of Hereford ed. Johnson and Shoesmith 2016 References 1541 births Year of birth uncertain 1629 deaths Fellows of Christ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Thomas may refer to: People * List of people with given name Thomas * Thomas (name) * Thomas (surname) * Saint Thomas (other) * Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church * Thomas the Apostle * Thomas (bishop of the East Angles) (fl. 640s–650s), medieval Bishop of the East Angles * Thomas (Archdeacon of Barnstaple) (fl. 1203), Archdeacon of Barnstaple * Thomas, Count of Perche (1195–1217), Count of Perche * Thomas (bishop of Finland) (1248), first known Bishop of Finland * Thomas, Earl of Mar (1330–1377), 14th-century Earl, Aberdeen, Scotland Geography Places in the United States * Thomas, Illinois * Thomas, Indiana * Thomas, Oklahoma * Thomas, Oregon * Thomas, South Dakota * Thomas, Virginia * Thomas, Washington * Thomas, West Virginia * Thomas County (other) * Thomas Township (other) Elsewhere * Thomas Glacier (Greenland) Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Thomas'' (Burton novel) 1969 novel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancashire (UK Parliament Constituency)
Lancashire was a county constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England from 1290, then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1832. It was represented by two Members of Parliament, traditionally known as Knights of the Shire until 1832. The ancient county of Lancashire covers a much larger area than the area now administered by Lancashire County Council. The county town of Lancaster is in the north of the county. The county boundary is further north beyond Carnforth and follows approximately the same boundary as the modern County Council area. The historic county of Lancashire also includes land on the opposite side of Morecambe Bay. Barrow and Furness and the area between Lake Windermere and the River Duddon, and the area west of the River Winster are considered parts of the historic county of Lancashire. Most of the modern district of Ribble Valley is within the boundaries of the histori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Thornton (merchant)
Thomas Thornton (1762–1814) was a British merchant in the Near East and writer on Turkey. Life Thornton was born in London, the eldest child of Thomas Thornton (1738–1769), who had come from Hull, East Yorkshire to London and established himself as a prosperous innkeeper and Freeman of the City of London, and Dorothy (née Thompson; died 1769), "a countrywoman... a native of the... East Riding, of a very respectable family". His younger brother was the diplomat Edward Thornton, 1st Count of Cacilhas.William Thomas Thornton's family, ancestry, and early years: Some Findings from recently discovered manuscripts and letters, Mark Donoghue, in History of Political Economy, vol. 40, issue 3, 2008 pp. 516-517 Because his parents died when he was seven years old, a family friend ensured the education at Christ's Hospital for Thornton and his four brothers. Thomas's education prepared him for a career in one of the most important English trading houses of the time. In 1790, at only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Thornton (politician)
Thomas Thornton (25 January 1831 – 23 November 1897) was an Irish-born American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography Thornton was born in County Mayo, Ireland. He settled in Cato, Wisconsin Cato is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,616 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Cato, Cato Falls, Clarks Mills, Grimms, Madsen, and North Grimms are located within the town. A Manit ... in 1851 and worked as a farmer. Political career Thornton was a member of the Assembly during the 1864, 1877 and 1878 sessions. Other positions he held include Treasurer and member of the school board of Cato. He was a member of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Thornton, Thomas 1831 births 1897 deaths Politicians from County Mayo Irish emigrants to the United States (before 1923) People from Cato, Wisconsin Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Henry Thornton
Thomas Henry Thornton CSI (1832 - 10 March 1913) was an English Indian Civil Servant, judge and author of two notable British Raj biographies. Biography Thomas Henry Thornton was born in 1832, the son of a Times journalist, and educated at Merchant Taylors' School and read Classics and Modern history at St John's College, Oxford, at which he was afterwards a fellow. In 1855, Thornton entered the Indian Civil Service in the last few years of the East India Company as one of the first officers selected by competition. He was posted to the Punjab and played a small but distinguished role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, noted in Roberts ''Forty-one Years in India''. Thornton had been returning from a visit to Philour fort, north of Ludhiana, as part of his work for George Ricketts, the Deputy Commissioner, when he came upon Indian soldiers of that fort and Jalandhar (Jullunder) marching in revolt on Ludhiana. Rather than return to the fort for protection, he rode on, cut the cables ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Patrick Thornton
Thomas Patrick Thornton (March 8, 1898 – July 1, 1985) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Education Thornton served as a fireman in the United States Navy during World War I. He entered Tufts University in 1919 and so distinguished himself as a fullback on the football team that he was recruited by Fordham University the following year. A year later he was recruited by Syracuse University, and in 1922 he moved west to the University of Detroit to play fullback and quarterback for the Titans. In 1924 he was considered the University of Detroit's finest all time running back. His 1924 team out-scored its opponents by 140 points to 38 points, competing against schools such as Army, Michigan State, Fordham, Boston College, and Tulane. His tenacity and aggressiveness on the football field earned him the nickname of "Tiger". He also excelled as a swimmer and diver, working summers as a lifeguard at the Bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Thornton (sportsman, Died 1823)
Thomas Thornton (1751/2–1823) was an English sportsman, known for his assiduity in hunting and other outdoor pursuits, and in betting. Early life He was the son of William Thornton of Yorkshire, Member of Parliament for , 1747–54 and 1758–61; his mother Mary was the daughter of John Myster of Epsom. Born in London, he was sent to Charterhouse School, and matriculated at Glasgow University in 1766. He entered Trinity College, Cambridge in 1771. Succeeding to his father's estate, Thornton became a keen sportsman, and revived falconry. He was appointed colonel of his father's old regiment, the 2nd West Yorks Militia, but resigned in 1795. In 1786 he undertook a sporting tour in the Scottish highlands. He chartered the sloop ''Falcon'', and partly by sea and partly by land travelled through the northern and western highlands, dividing his time between hunting, shooting, angling, and hawking. In 1789 Thornton bought Allerton Park from Frederick, Duke of York. He renamed it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Thornton (footballer)
Thomas Thornton (1885 – 1951) was an English footballer who played for Stoke. Career Thornton was born in Birmingham and played amateur football with Kingstanding Swifts before joining Crewe Alexandra. After an unsuccessful spell in Crewe, Baxter joined Stoke and played 20 times for the "Potters" scoring once during the 1910–11 season. He later played for Newport County. Career statistics References 1885 births 1951 deaths Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English men's footballers Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football defenders {{England-footy-defender-1880s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Thornton (cricketer)
Thomas Thornton (22 May 1922 – 1 February 1987) was an English first-class cricketer. While serving in the Royal Air Force, Thornton made a single appearance in first-class cricket for the Royal Air Force against Worcestershire at Worcester in 1946. He was dismissed for 6 runs by Leonard Blunt in the first innings, while in the second innings he was dismissed by Leonard Oakley Leonard Oakley (11 January 1916 – 9 January 1974) was an English cricketer who played eight first-class games for Worcestershire County Cricket Club either side of the Second World War. A bowler, in 14 innings he never scored more than 11 ru ... for 23. He also played second eleven cricket for Yorkshire in 1939 and 1946. Thornton died from stomach cancer in Elland on 1 February 1987, at the age of 64. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Thornton, Thomas 1922 births 1987 deaths 20th-century Royal Air Force personnel English cricketers People from Elland Sportspeople from Cald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
