About Margaret Thorn
Lived 1897 – 1969 (aged 71–72). Margaret Thorn was a New Zealand politician.
Margaret Thorn (née Anderson, 11 February 1897 – 10 February 1969) was a notable New Zealand bookkeeper, political activist and welfare worker. She was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England in 1897. She married the political activist and later Labour member of parliament Jim Thorn.
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Who was Margaret Thorn?
Bookkeeper, political activist, welfare worker
When was Margaret Thorn born?
Margaret Thorn was born in 1897 in Manchester.
When did Margaret Thorn die?
Margaret Thorn died in 1969.
What was Margaret Thorn's occupation?
Margaret Thorn was a politician.
What nationality was Margaret Thorn?
Margaret Thorn was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Margaret Thorn. https://biography.guide/margaret-thorn/
MLA: "Margaret Thorn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/margaret-thorn/.
Chicago: "Margaret Thorn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/margaret-thorn/.
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