About John Bell Thomson
Lived 1835 – 1896 (aged 60–61). John Bell Thomson was a New Zealand police officer.
John Bell Thomson (1835?–1896) was a notable New Zealand police officer and detective. He was born in London, England in about 1835.
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Who was John Bell Thomson?
Police officer, detective (1835–1896)
When was John Bell Thomson born?
John Bell Thomson was born in 1835.
When did John Bell Thomson die?
John Bell Thomson died in 1896.
What was John Bell Thomson's occupation?
John Bell Thomson was a police officer.
What nationality was John Bell Thomson?
John Bell Thomson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Bell Thomson
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bell Thomson. https://biography.guide/john-bell-thomson/
MLA: "John Bell Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-bell-thomson/.
Chicago: "John Bell Thomson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-bell-thomson/.
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