About Peter Thomson
Lived 1936 – 2010 (aged 73). Peter Thomson was an anglican priest.
Peter Ashley Thomson (19 March 1936 – 15 January 2010 ) was an Australian Anglican priest, best known for influencing Tony Blair, the future British prime minister, while they were both at St John's College, Oxford. He also influenced Geoff Gallop, who later became Premier of Western Australia. His thought was deeply influenced by the Scottish philosopher John Macmurray.
Thomson studied for the priesthood at Ridley College, an evangelical theological college in Melbourne, but became more radical in his Christianity and passionate about politics as a way for Christians to achieve their social objectives.
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Who was Peter Thomson?
Australian priest (1936–2010)
When was Peter Thomson born?
Peter Thomson was born on 19 March 1936.
When did Peter Thomson die?
Peter Thomson died on 15 January 2010.
What was Peter Thomson's occupation?
Peter Thomson was an anglican priest.
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· DBpedia: Peter Thomson (priest)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Thomson. https://biography.guide/peter-thomson-anglican-priest/
MLA: "Peter Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-thomson-anglican-priest/.
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