Giles Thomson facts for kids
Giles Thomson (born in 1553, died in 1612) was an important English scholar and a bishop. He is best known for helping to translate the famous King James Bible.
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Who Was Giles Thomson?
Giles Thomson was a smart and respected person in England during the late 1500s and early 1600s. He worked as a teacher and later became a leader in the church. His work helped shape religious texts that are still used today.
Early Life and Education
Giles Thomson was born in London in 1553. When he was young, he went to Merchant Taylors' School. After that, he studied at University College, Oxford starting in 1571. He was a very good student. In 1580, he became a Fellow at All Souls College. This meant he was a senior member of the college. He also taught about religion at Magdalen College.
Working for the Queen
Thomson's intelligence was noticed by important people. Queen Elizabeth I herself chose him to be one of her chaplains. A chaplain is like a personal priest or religious advisor to a royal family member. This was a very important job and showed how much the Queen trusted him.
In 1602, he became the Dean of Windsor. This meant he was in charge of the religious activities at Windsor Castle.
Helping Translate the Bible
Giles Thomson played a big part in creating the King James Bible. This is one of the most famous English translations of the Bible. In 1604, he attended the Hampton Court Conference. This was a meeting where King James I decided to have a new English Bible made.
Thomson was chosen to be one of the translators. He was part of the group known as the Second Oxford Company. These scholars worked together to translate parts of the Bible from ancient languages into English. Their hard work resulted in a version of the Bible that has been used for centuries.
Becoming a Bishop
In 1611, Giles Thomson became the Bishop of Gloucester. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the church. Sadly, he died in 1612 before he could visit his new church area. There is a special monument to him in the Chapel of St George, Windsor.
