Robert Thornton (MP)
MP for Colchester (1785–1790)
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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]
Preceded byAnne Poulett
Succeeded byVere Poulett
Preceded bySir Robert Smyth, 5th Baronet
Succeeded bySir William Burroughs, 1st Baronet
Robert Thornton | |
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| Member of Parliament for Bridgwater | |
| In office 12 July 1785 – 1790 | |
| Preceded by | Anne Poulett |
| Succeeded by | Vere Poulett |
| Member of Parliament for Colchester | |
| In office 1790 – March 1817 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Robert Smyth, 5th Baronet |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Burroughs, 1st Baronet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 January 1759 |
| Died | 16 March 1826 (aged 67) |
| Spouse | Marina Thornton (née Eyre) |
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