William Thornton (British Army officer)

Lieutenant-General
Sir William Thornton
KCB
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey
In office
1830–1835
Preceded bySir Colin Halkett
Succeeded byArchibald Campbell
Personal details
Born1779 (1779)
Died30 March 1840(1840-03-30) (aged 60–61)
Greenford, London
AwardsArmy Gold Medal
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Years of service1796–1840
RankLieutenant-General
Battles/wars
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Lieutenant-General Sir William Thornton KCB (1779 – 30 March 1840) was a British Army officer who served as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.

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