About Lloyd Thomson
Lived 1919 – 2015 (aged 96). Lloyd Thomson was an Australian diplomat.
Lloyd Thomson LVO (22 May 191926 August 2015) was an Australian public servant and diplomat. He also co-wrote the book and lyrics of the successful Australian musical The Sentimental Bloke.
In 1958 Queen Elizabeth II appointed him a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order. In 1983 he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX, recognising his service as the inaugural Australian Ambassador to the Holy See (1973–74, 1980–83).
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Who was Lloyd Thomson?
Australian diplomat
When was Lloyd Thomson born?
Lloyd Thomson was born on 22 May 1919 in Footscray.
When did Lloyd Thomson die?
Lloyd Thomson died on 26 August 2015.
What was Lloyd Thomson's occupation?
Lloyd Thomson was a diplomat.
What nationality was Lloyd Thomson?
Lloyd Thomson was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lloyd Thomson. https://biography.guide/lloyd-thomson/
MLA: "Lloyd Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lloyd-thomson/.
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