James Thornton
Songwriter, Composer
1861 – 1938
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Who was James Thornton?
James Thornton was an American songwriter and vaudeville performer. He is primarily remembered today as the composer of the 1898 song, "When You Were Sweet Sixteen".
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- Born
- Dec 5, 1861
Dublin - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jul 27, 1938
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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