Philanthropist who promoted Christian missionary work. Died following an accident at Bath. He is listed on the plaque as a menber of the Clapham Sect but it did not really get going until his death so it's probable that his support was through Henry's, his son's, inheritance.
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John Thornton
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Joseph da Costa Andrade
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SW12, Balham High Road, Balham Underground Station
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