JT
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
English banker
A.K.A.
Sir John Thomson
Gender:
Male
Work field:
Birth:
3 April 1908
Death:
2 January 1998
Star sign:
Education:
Winchester College
Magdalen College
The details
Biography
Introduction
Sir John Thomson KBE TD (3 April 1908 – 2 January 1998) was an English banker. He was the chairman of Barclays Bank from 1962 to 1973.
Early life and career
John Thomson was born on 3 April 1908. He was educated at Winchester College, and earned a degree in law at Magdalen College, Oxford.
During World War II, he served as an officer in the Royal Artillery and commanded the Oxfordshire Yeomanry with the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, he joined Barclays Bank in 1947 and became its chairman from 1962 to 1973. He was knighted KBE in the 1972 New Year Honours. Thomson was also Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire from 1963 to 1979; and a steward (director) of the Jockey Club from 1974 to 1977.
Death
Thomson died on 2 January 1998.