Matthew Thornton

American politician (1714–1803)

† 1803 · Declaration of Independence · Signer of the US Declaration of Independence (1776); cross-wiki notability: 14 language Wikipedias

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Public domain · Wikidata

Life

Matthew Thornton was born in 1714 in Lisburn and died on June 24, 1803 in Newburyport, aged about 89. Recorded occupations: lawyer, politician, judge and surgeon. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Ireland, United States and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Positions held include member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

At a glance

Born: 1714 · Lisburn
Died: June 24, 1803 · Newburyport
Age at death: about 89
Citizenship: Kingdom of Ireland, United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations: lawyer, politician, judge, surgeon
Positions held: member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
Wikipedia editions: 14 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q1368351 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Matthew Thornton on Wikipedia.

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