George Thomson, Lord Thomson facts for kids
George Reid Thomson, also known as Lord Thomson, was an important Scottish politician and judge. He was born in 1893 and passed away on April 15, 1962. He was a member of the Scottish Labour Party.
Early Life and War Service
George Thomson went to college in Cape Town, South Africa. He also studied at Corpus Christi College, Oxford in England. When World War I started, he joined the army. He became a captain in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a well-known Scottish regiment.
A Career in Law and Politics
After the war, George Thomson became an advocate in 1922. This means he was a lawyer who could argue cases in Scotland's highest courts. In 1936, he was made a King's Counsel, which is a special title for experienced lawyers.
From 1940 to 1945, he worked as an Advocate Depute. This role involves prosecuting crimes on behalf of the government.
In October 1945, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh East. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the UK Parliament. At the same time, he became the Lord Advocate. This is the chief legal officer for the Scottish Government. He was also made a Privy Counsellor in 1945. This is an honor given to important people who advise the King or Queen.
Becoming a Judge
In October 1947, George Thomson left his political roles. He was appointed as a judge to the Court of Session, which is Scotland's top civil court. He took on the important role of Lord Justice Clerk, replacing Lord Moncrieff. When he became a judge, he was given the special title Lord Thomson. He served as Lord Justice Clerk until he passed away in 1962.
