Edward Thornton, 1st Count of Cacilhas
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Sir Edward Thornton, 1st Count of Cacilhas, GCB, PC, FRS (22 October 1766 – 3 July 1852) was a British diplomat, and father of fellow diplomat, Sir Edward Thornton.
Quick Facts Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Portugal, Preceded by ...
The Count of Cacilhas | |
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Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Portugal | |
In office 1823–1824 | |
Preceded by | Edward Michael Ward |
Succeeded by | Sir William à Court |
In office 1817–1820 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Sydenham |
Succeeded by | Edward Michael Ward |
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Stockholm | |
In office 1812–1817 | |
Preceded by | Diplomatic relations severed due to Sweden's alliance with France |
Succeeded by | Viscount Strangford |
In office 1807–1808 | |
Preceded by | Hon. Henry Pierrepont |
Succeeded by | Anthony Merry |
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States | |
In office 1800–1804 | |
Preceded by | Sir Robert Liston |
Succeeded by | Anthony Merry |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Thornton (1766-10-22)22 October 1766 London, England |
Died | 3 July 1852(1852-07-03) (aged 85) Plymouth, England |
Spouse |
Wilhelmina Kohp
(after 1812) |
Relations | Thomas Thornton (brother) |
Children | 7 |
Education | Christ's Hospital |
Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Diplomat |
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