Godfrey Thornton was an English merchant and banker, Governor of the Bank of England from 1793 to 1795. He had been Deputy Governor from 1791 to 1793. He replaced Samuel Bosanquet as Governor and was succeeded by Daniel Giles.
- Occupation
- banker
- Position held
- Governor of the Bank of England, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, director of the Bank of England
- Born
- October 16, 1737
- Died
- November 12, 1805
