About James Thompson
Lived 1848 – 1929 (aged 81). James Thompson was a British civil servant.
Sir James Thompson (6 July 184828 December 1929) was a British civil servant and administrator who acted as the governor of Madras from 30 April 1904 to 13 December 1904.
Early life and education
James Thompson was born in 1848 to John Thomson in Cults, Aberdeenshire. He had his schooling at Grammar school and graduated from the University of Aberdeen. He completed his master's degree in 1868 and qualified for the Indian Civil Service in 1869.
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Who was James Thompson?
British civil servant and administrator (1848–1929)
When was James Thompson born?
James Thompson was born on 6 July 1848 in Cults.
When did James Thompson die?
James Thompson died on 28 December 1929 in United Kingdom.
What was James Thompson's occupation?
James Thompson was a civil servant.
What nationality was James Thompson?
James Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Thompson (civil servant)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Thompson. https://biography.guide/james-thompson-civil-servant/
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