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John Thornton

John Thornton is a character in North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.

major

Also known as Mr. Thornton, Thornton, George Herbert Mr. Thornton, John Thornton of Milton

First appearance: 0006-vii-new-scenes-and-faces

A wealthy mill owner in Milton, proud and stern, who becomes Margaret's love interest.

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