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George Thomson, Lord Thomson

1893 – 1962

British politician

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Lived 1893 – 1962 (aged 68–69). George Thomson, Lord Thomson was a British judge and politician.

George Reid Thomson, Lord Thomson, (1893 – 15 April 1962) was a Scottish Labour Party politician and judge.

Educated at the South African College, Cape Town, and Corpus Christi College, Oxford, he was a captain in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in World War I.

He was admitted as an advocate in 1922, and appointed a King's Counsel in 1936. He was an Advocate Depute from 1940 to 1945. He sat as member of parliament (MP) for Edinburgh East from October 1945 until October 1947 and served as Lord Advocate from October 1945. He was appointed a Privy Counsellor in 1945.

In October 1947 he was raised to the bench as Lord Justice Clerk, replacing Lord Moncrieff. He took the judicial title Lord Thomson. He held this office until his death in 1962.

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Important facts

Born
1893, Bellshill
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Corpus Christi College, South African College Schools
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Rhodes Scholarship

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Thomson, Lord Thomson?

British politician (1893-1962)

When was George Thomson, Lord Thomson born?

George Thomson, Lord Thomson was born in 1893 in Bellshill.

When did George Thomson, Lord Thomson die?

George Thomson, Lord Thomson died on 15 April 1962.

What was George Thomson, Lord Thomson's occupation?

George Thomson, Lord Thomson was a judge and politician.

What nationality was George Thomson, Lord Thomson?

George Thomson, Lord Thomson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Thomson, Lord Thomson

· Wikidata: Q5545184

· DBpedia: George Thomson, Lord Thomson

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