Robert Thornton (MP)

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]

Robert Thornton
Member of Parliament for Bridgwater
In office 12 July 1785 – 1790 Serving with Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport
Preceded by	Anne Poulett
Succeeded by	Vere Poulett
Member of Parliament for Colchester
In office 1790 – March 1817 Serving with Sir George Duckett, 1st Baronet, John Pennington, 1st Baron Muncaster, John Denison, William Tufnell, Richard Hart Davis, Hart Davis
Preceded by	Sir Robert Smyth, 5th Baronet
Succeeded by	Sir William Burroughs, 1st Baronet
Personal details
Born	9 January 1759
Died	16 March 1826
Spouse	Marina Thornton (née Eyre)
Parent	John Thornton (father)