John Thornton (historian)
John K. Thornton | |
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| Born | 3 May 1949 Fort Monroe, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Spouse | Linda Heywood |
| Relatives | Betsy Thornton (sister) |
| Awards | 2008 Herskovits Prize (with Linda Heywood) |
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| Institutions | Boston University |
John K. Thornton is an American historian specializing in the history of Africa, the African Diaspora and the Atlantic world. He is a professor in the history department at Boston University.