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Some Famous People with the surname of Thomson

J. J. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailSir Joseph John ?J.
Virgil ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailVirgil Thomson (November 25, 1896 - September 30, 1989) was an American composer and critic from Kansas City, Missouri.
Charles ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailCharles Thomson (November 29, 1729 ? August 16, 1824) was a Patriot leader in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774?1789) throughout its existence.
William ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Thomson (11 February 1819 - 25 December 1890) was an English church leader, Archbishop of York from 1862 until his death.
Tom ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailThomas John Thomson (August 5, 1877 ? July 8, 1917) was an influential Canadian artist of the early 20th century.
Elihu ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailElihu Thomson (March 29, 1853?? March 13, 1937) was an engineer and inventor who was instrumental in the founding of major electrical companies in the United States, United Kingdom and France.
Gabriel ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailGabriel Thomson (born 27 October 1986) is an English actor, best known for his role as Michael Harper in the British sitcom "My Family".
Murray ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailMurray McCheyne Thomson (born 1922 in Honan, China) is a foundation executive.
Samuel ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailSamuel Thomson (9 February 1769 ? 5 October 1843) was a self-taught American herbalist and founder of the alternative system of medicine known as "Thomsonian Medicine", which enjoyed wide popularity in the United States during the 19th century.
Bobby ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Brown Thomson (born October 25, 1923), nicknamed The Staten Island Scot, is a Scottish former Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played for the New York Giants (-53,), Milwaukee Braves (1954-57), Chicago Cubs (-59), Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles (1960).
Robert William ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert William Thomson (baptised 26 July 1822?8 March 1873), from Stonehaven, Scotland, was the original inventor of the pneumatic tyre.
George Paget ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailSir George Paget Thomson, FRS (3 May 1892 ? 10 September 1975) was an English physicist and Nobel laureate in physics recognised for his discovery with Clinton Davisson of the wave properties of the electron by electron diffraction.
Alexander ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAlexander "Greek" Thomson (9 April 1817 ? 22 March 1875) was an eminent Glaswegian architect and architectural theorist who was a pioneer in sustainable building.
George ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Thomson (1757?1851), born at Limekilns, Fife, Scotland, was a noted collector of the Music of Scotland and a friend of Robert Burns.
Charles Wyville ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailSir Charles Wyville Thomson (5 March 1830 ? 10 March 1882) was a Zoologist and chief scientist on the Challenger expedition.
James ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames Thomson (November 23, 1834 ? June 3, 1882), published under the pseudonym "Bysshe Vanolis", was a Scottish Victorian-era poet famous primarily for the long poem "The City of Dreadful Night" (1874), an expression of bleak pessimism in a dehumanized, uncaring urban environment.
Paul ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailPaul Thomson (born Paul Robert Jude Nester Thomson, 15 September 1977, Glasgow, Scotland) is the drummer for Scottish band, Franz Ferdinand.
John ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Patrick Thomson (born Patrick Francis McAleer on 2 April 1969) is an English comedian and actor, known for his roles in "The Fast Show" and "Cold Feet".
John ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Carl Thomson (born October 1, 1973 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a retired starting pitcher who last played for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.
Johnny ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohnny Thomson (April 9, 1922 in Lowell, Massachusetts ? September 24, 1960 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) was an American racecar driver.
Charles ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailCharles Thomson (born 6 February 1953) is an English artist, painter, poet, photographer.
John Edgar ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Edgar Thomson (February 10 1808 ? May 27 1874) was an American civil engineer, railroad executive and industrialist.
John ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Thomson (28 January 1909 ? 5 September 1931) was a football goalkeeper for Celtic and Scotland who died as a result of an accidental collision with the Rangers player Sam English during an Old Firm match at Ibrox.
David ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Thomson (born 1941, London, UK) is a film critic and historian based in the United States and the author of more than 20 books, including "The New Biographical Dictionary of Film", lauded as one of the best reference works on the cinema.
Joseph ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJoseph Thomson (February 14, 1858 - August 2, 1895) was a Scottish geologist and explorer who played an important part in the Scramble for Africa.
Alexander ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailDr.
Thomas ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Thomson FRS (12 April 1773 ? 2 July 1852) was a Scottish chemist whose writings contributed to the early spread of Dalton's atomic theory.
R. H. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Holmes "R.
Kevin ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailKevin Thomson (born 14 October 1984) is a professional Scottish association footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League side Rangers and also the Scotland national football team.
Erik ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailErik Thomson (born April 27, 1967 in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom) is a British-born New Zealand actor best known for his roles in the television series ', ', Dr.
Alexander Raven ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAlexander Raven Thomson (1899 ? 1955) (usually known as Raven) was a leading figure in the British Union of Fascists and was considered to be the party's chief ideologue.
Floyd ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailFloyd Thomson (born 1949) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.
Mick ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailMickael Gordon "Mick" Thomson (born November 3, 1973), or known by his number #7, is an American musician, best known as being the lead guitarist for the Grammy winning metal band Slipknot.
Vernon Wallace ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailVernon Wallace Thomson (November 5, 1905 April 2, 1988) was Governor of Wisconsin from 1957 to 1959.
Shane ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailShane Alexander Thomson (born 27 January 1969 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand cricketer.
Kirsten ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailKirsten Thomson (born 27 September 1983) is an Australian middle distance freestyle swimmer, who won a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Percy ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailPercy Thomson MBE (1884-1962) was Mayor of Stratford, New Zealand 1929?1933 and again 1938?1947.
Ian ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailNorman Ian Thomson (born January 23, 1929, Walsall, Staffordshire) is a former English cricketer who played in five Tests in 1964-65.
John Renshaw ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Renshaw Thomson (September 25, 1800 ? September 12, 1862) was a Democratic US Senator from New Jersey.
John Turnbull ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Turnbull Thomson (1821-1884) was a British civil engineer and artist who played an instrumental role in the development of the early infrastructure of nineteenth century Singapore and New Zealand.
Dougie ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailDouglas Campbell "Dougie" Thomson (pronounced "doogie") (born 24 March 1951) was born in Glasgow and raised in the Rutherglen area of the city.
Elaine ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailElaine Thomson (born 1957, Inverness) is a Scottish Labour politician, and was the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen North constituency from 1999 to 2003.
John ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Thomson (14 June, 1837 ? 7 October, 1921) was a pioneering Scottish photographer, geographer and traveller.
Roy Hendry ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRoy Hendry Thomson DL, KStJ, MA (Hons), MLitt was born 27 August 1932.
Anthony Todd ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAnthony Todd Thomson (7 January 1778-3 July 1849) was a Scottish doctor and pioneer of dermatology.
Edward ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailEdward Thomson (October 12, 1810 ? March 21, 1870) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church (and therefore also of the United Methodist Church), elected in 1864.
Kristen ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailKristen Thomson (born 1966) is a Canadian actress and playwright.
Bryden ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailBryden Thomson (16 July 1928, died 14 November 1991) was a Scottish conductor.
John ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailThe Reverend John Thomson (1 September, 1778 - 28 October, 1840) was the minister of Duddingston Kirk near Edinburgh, Scotland and a distinguished amateur landscape painter.
James S. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames Sutherland Thomson (1892 ? November 18, 1972) was a Canadian academic, President of the University of Saskatchewan, and Moderator of the United Church of Canada.
Peter ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailPeter John Thomson (born 25 April 1965) is a Canadian rally race car driver with Thomson Motorsport and a venture capitalist.
James ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames Thomson (16 Feb 1822 ? 8 May 1892) was an engineer and physicist whose reputation is substantial though it is overshadowed by that of his younger brother William Thomson (Lord Kelvin).
Eddie ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailEddie Thomson (25 February 1947 ? 21 February 2003) was a football (soccer) player and coach.
William P. L. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam P.
Candy ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailCandy Ann Thomson (born March 8, 1967 in North Vancouver, British Columbia) is a former field hockey player from Canada, who earned a total number of thirty international caps for the Women's Senior National Team during her career in the early 1990s.
Dale C. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailDale Cairns Thomson Ph.
Derick ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailProfessor Derick S.
Rob ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Thomson (born August 16, 1963, in Sarnia, Ontario) is the third base coach for the New York Yankees.
Frederick Clifton ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailFrederick Clifton Thomson (February 26, 1890 ? December 25, 1928) was an American silent film cowboy.
A. A. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailArthur Alexander Thomson, MBE (7 April 1894 at Harrogate, Yorkshire ? 2 June 1968 near Lord's in London) was an English writer best known for his books on cricket, for which he used the byline "AA Thomson".
Dan ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailDaniel Thomson (born August 10, 1891 in Dundee) was a Scottish professional footballer.
Mark ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailMark Thomson (1739 - December 14, 1803) was a United States Representative from New Jersey.
Edwin Keith ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailEdwin Keith Thomson (February 8, 1919 - December 9, 1960) was a United States Representative from Wyoming.
James Francis ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames Francis Thomson was an American politician from the state of Michigan.
Charlie ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailCharlie "Chic" Thomson (2 March 1930 ? 6 January 2009) was a Scottish football goalkeeper who played for Clyde, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.
Alexander ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAlexander Thomson (January 12, 1788 ? August 2, 1848) was a member of the U.
Jim ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames "Jim" Thomson (born 15 May 1971 in Stirling) is a Scottish footballer currently playing for Queen of the South.
Scott Y. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailScott Thomson (born 8 November 1966 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional football goalkeeper, who most prominently played for the Raith Rovers side that won the Scottish League Cup in 1994.
James ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames Thomson (died 1927) was the former City Engineer, City Architect, and Housing Director of Dundee, Scotland.
Craig ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailCraig Alexander Thomson (born June 20 1972) is a Scottish football referee, who has been a match official since 1988.
Steven ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailSteven Thomson (born 23 January 1978 in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League side St.
Scott M. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailScott Munro Thomson (born 29 January 1972) is a Scottish professional football player who is currently playing with Scottish Second Division side East Fife.
Reginald H. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailReginald Heber Thomson (usually R.
Alex ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAlex Thomson (April 18 1974 in Bangor, Wales) is a British yachter.
Charles Bellany ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailCharles "Charlie" Bellany Thomson (12 June, 1878 ? 6 February, 1936) was a Scottish footballer who played for Heart of Midlothian, Sunderland and the Scotland national team.
Charles M. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailCharles Marsh Thomson (February 13, 1877 - December 30, 1943) was a lawyer, judge and U.
Bob ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert 'Bob' Thomson was an English footballer who played during the early 20th century, mainly prior to World War I.
John ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Thomson (November 20, 1780 ? December 2, 1852) was a United States Representative from Ohio.
Alex ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAlexander Thomson (12 January 1929 - 14 June 2007) was a British cinematographer.
Penny ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailPenny Thomson (14 November 1950, Manila ? 9 July 2007, Edinburgh) was a producer for Britain's Channel Four and former EIFF director.
Harry ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailHenry Watson "Harry" Thomson (born August 25 1940 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional footballer.
Andy ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAndy Thomson (born 28 March 1974) is an English former professional footballer, who has played for Swindon Town, Portsmouth, Bristol Rovers and Wycombe Wanderers.
Andy ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailAndrew "Andy" Thomson (born Motherwell, 1 April 1971) is a former Scottish professional football (soccer) player.
George ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Thomson (1815-1866) was born at Partick, Glasgow.
Bobby ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Gillies McKenzie "Bobby" Thomson (born 21 March 1937 in Dundee) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as an forward.
Merrick ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailMerrick Thomson (born September 9, 1983) is a lacrosse player from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Peter ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailPeter Thomson (born June 30 1977 in Bury, England) is a professional footballer, currently playing with Barrow in the Conference North as a striker.
George Derwent ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Derwent Thomson (Dulwich, London.
William Alexander ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Alexander Thomson (November 1 1816 ? October 1 1878) was a Canadian author, railway promoter and political figure.
James ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames Thomson (December 18, 1790 ? August 10 1876), served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1841 to 1842.
Gaston ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailGaston Thomson was a French politician born January 29, 1848 in Oran and died May 14, 1932, at B?ne (Algeria).
Robert ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Thomson (born 1890 in Glasgow) was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.
Bobby ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Anthony "Bobby" Thomson (5 December 1943 ? 19 August 2009) was an English professional footballer.
E. Gertrude ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailEmily Gertrude Thomson (1850-1929) was a British artist and illustrator.
Richard M. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRichard Murray Thomson (OC) (MBA) (born 1934) is a Canadian banker.
Ron ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRon Thomson MBE (1929?2004) was a senior Scottish journalist.
Basil ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailSir Basil Home Thomson, KCB (21 April 1861 ? 26 March 1939) was a British intelligence officer, police officer, prison governor, colonial administrator, and writer.
Paul ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailPaul Thomson (June 29, 1916 - May 31, 2008) was an American exotic fruit enthusiast, self taught botanist, fruit farmer and the co-founder of the California Rare Fruit Growers Association, a group of amateur horticulturists which now has more than 3,000 members in approximately 35 countries.
Garry ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Howard Garry Thomson CBE, (13 September 1925 ? 23 May 2007) was a conservator and a Buddhist.
Jake ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJake Albert Thomson (born 12 May 1989) is an English-born footballer who plays as a midfielder for Torquay United on loan from Southampton.
Trevelyan ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detail(Walter) Trevelyan Thomson (30 April 1875 ? 8 February 1928) was a British Liberal Member of Parliament, iron and steel merchant and soldier.
James M. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames McIlhany Thomson (February 13, 1878 ? September 25, 1959) was an American newspaper publisher, best known for his long tenure as head of the "New Orleans States-Item" and his political role within the Democratic Party.
George ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Thomson (26 May 1819 ? 14 December 1878) was a Scottish missionary in Cameroon who collected plants to send to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and to the British Museum.
Arthur ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailArthur Thomson (born July 1903 - "unknown") was an English footballer.
George M. ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Malcolm Thomson (1848?1933) was a New Zealand scientist, council member and social worker?.
John ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Thomson (1777-c1840), was a Scottish cartographer from Edinburgh, celebrated for his 1817 "New General Atlas", published by himself in Edinburgh, John Cumming in Dublin, and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy in London.
Lachie ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailW.
Steve ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailSteve Thomson is a Canadian politician, who was elected as a BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2009 provincial election, representing the riding of Kelowna-Mission.
June ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJune Thomson (also known as June Valerie Thomson), (born 1930, in Rettendon, Essex, United Kingdom) is a detective novelist.
Helen ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailHelen MacLeod Thomson is a member of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors and a former Democratic assemblywoman from California's 8th Assembly district.
Frank ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailFrank Thomson (1841 Chambersburg, PA - 1899 Merion, PA) was the 6th president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (1897-99).
Jim ThomsonView on WikipediaMore detailJames Shaw "Jim" Thomson (born 1 October 1946) is a Scottish former professional association football player who played as a defender.

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