Thornton, Robert John ♂

Education

M.D. 4.11.1805 on testimonials signed by James Sims M.D. and John Coakley Lettsom M.D., London.

Birth/childhood

Born c. 1768 son of Bonell Thornton, London and Sylvia Braithwaite.

Career

Studied at Cambridge University - M.B. 1793.

L.R.C.P.L. 1812.

Practised London from 1797. [Doctor]

Author of Philosophy of botany, The Temple of Flora and other works.

Death

Died 21.1.1837.

Sources

• Gentleman's Magazine 1837 ii 93
• DNB