About Richard Thomas
Lived 1932 – 1998 (aged 66). Richard Thomas was a British military officer.
Admiral Sir William Richard Scott Thomas, (22 March 1932 – 13 December 1998) was a senior Royal Navy officer and the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod (or simply Black Rod) in the British Parliament's House of Lords from January 1992 to 8 May 1995.
Naval career Educated at Downside School, Thomas joined the Royal Navy in 1951. He was given command of the destroyer in 1966.
In retirement Thomas became Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. In 1959, he married Paddy Cullinan; they had 8 children. (the "Scott" portion of their last names coming from another British naval officer, Captain Robert F. Scott, the ill-fated explorer of the South Pole).
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Who was Richard Thomas?
Royal Navy officer, born 1932 (1932–1998)
When was Richard Thomas born?
Richard Thomas was born on 22 March 1932 in Rhyl.
When did Richard Thomas die?
Richard Thomas died on 13 December 1998.
What was Richard Thomas's occupation?
Richard Thomas was a military officer.
What nationality was Richard Thomas?
Richard Thomas was British.
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· DBpedia: Richard Thomas (Royal Navy officer)
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