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Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet

1855 – 1938

British politician

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About Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet

Lived 1855 – 1938 (aged 82). Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet was a British politician and businessperson.

Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet (2 August 1855 – 29 January 1938) was a Scottish businessman.

Life

Dunlop was the eldest son of Thomas Dunlop (1831–1893), a grain merchant and founder of the shipping company, Thomas Dunlop & Sons, and his wife, Robina Jack. He became a senior partner in his father's company and later a director of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Bruce Peebles Ltd and the Scottish Union and National Insurance Company.

In 1914, he became Lord Provost of Glasgow and was created a baronet in 1916 due to this position and appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in 1918.

Dunlop is buried with his family in the Glasgow Necropolis. The grave lies on the southern path of the main upper section.

Family

In 1879 Dunlop was married to Dorothy Euphemia Mitchell (1855–1892), daughter of Peter Mitchell of Longniddry. When she died he married her younger sister, Margaret Mitchell (1857–1952).

When he died the baronetcy fell to his eldest son, Thomas Dunlop (1881–1963).

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Positions held
Lord Provost of Glasgow
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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
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Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet?

British politician (1855-1938)

When was Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet was born on 2 August 1855.

When did Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet died on 29 January 1938.

What was Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet?

Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7529105

· DBpedia: Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet

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