John Thomson (banker)

Sir John Thomson KBE TD (3 April 1908 – 2 January 1998) was an English banker. He served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1962 to 1973.[1]

Early life

John Thomson was born on 3 April 1908. He was educated at Winchester College, then read law at Magdalen College, Oxford.[2]

Military Service

During World War Two he served as an officer in the Royal Artillery and commanded the Oxfordshire Yeomanry with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Career

He joined Barclays Bank in 1947 and served as its Chairman from 1962 to 1973.[3] He was knighted KBE in the 1972 New Year Honours.[4]

Other Roles

Thomson was Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire from 1963 to 1979; and a Steward (director) of the Jockey Club from 1974 to 1977.

Death

He died on 2 January 1998.[2]

References
  1. "Thomson, Sir John". Who's Who. ukwhoswho.com. 1995–2000 (December 2017 online ed.). A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc. (subscription or UK public library membership required)
  2. "Sir John Thomson". Obituary. The Times (66100). London. 16 January 1998. p. 23.
  3. "Sir John Thomson (Chairman 1962-1973)". Barclays. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. "No. 45554". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 1971. p. 8.
Business positions
Preceded by
Anthony Tuke		 Chairman of Barclays
1962–1973		 Succeeded by
Sir Anthony Tuke
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