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THORNTON, JOHN
Catalogue reference: ACC/2360
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This record is about the THORNTON, JOHN dating from 1768-1913.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- ACC/2360
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Title (The name of the record)
- THORNTON, JOHN
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1768-1913
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Description (What the record is about)
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Journals of John Thornton
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- London Metropolitan Archives: City of London
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- <persname>Thornton, John, fl 1720-1790</persname>
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 5 documents
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Administrative / biographical background (Historical or biographical information about the creator of the record and the context of its creation)
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John Thornton was born in Clapham on 1 April 1720, the son of Robert Thornton, a successful merchant in Russia. John inherited his father's fortune and invested it in trade. He was a generous supporter of the first generation of 'Evangelical' Anglicans and was one of the so-called 'Clapham Sect', a group of pious evangelical reformers living in Clapham whose lives were ruled by the teaching of the Bible. In addition to their religious activities, the Clapham Sect were equally active in the cause of social reform and the abolition of slavery. The Journals reflect the great importance of the Bible in John Thornton's daily life and his intense religious conviction. He died on 7 November 1790.
The Sandhurst examination marks (ACC/2360/005) appear to have no connection with the Journals and the coat of arms.
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THORNTON, JOHN