Thomas King facts for kids

Thomas King or Tom King is a name shared by many different people. This article will tell you about some of them, from politicians to athletes and more!

People Named Thomas King or Tom King

Politicians and Public Servants

Early English Politicians

• Thomas King (died 1688) was an English merchant and politician. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for England.
• Thomas King (died 1725) was also an English politician and a Member of Parliament. He was the son of the Thomas King mentioned above.

Politicians from Around the World

• Thomas Butler King (1800–1864) was an American politician from the state of Georgia. He was important during a time of big changes in American history.
• Thomas King (1821–1893) was a politician in New Zealand. He helped shape the early government of that country.
• Thomas King (1833–1886) was an Australian politician. He served as the Minister of Education in South Australia from 1878 to 1881, helping to improve schools.
• Thomas King (1879–1972) was a Canadian politician. He was also a merchant and a farmer in British Columbia, Canada.
• Tom King, Baron King of Bridgwater (born 1933) is a British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party and held important roles in the government.
• Tom King (born 1947) is an American politician from Mississippi. He has served as a state senator and is currently a Transportation Commissioner, helping to manage roads and transport.

Sports Stars

Boxers and Ball Players

• Thomas King (1835–1888) was a famous English boxer. He was known as the Heavyweight Champion of England, a top title in boxing.
• Tom King (1924–2015) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
• Tom King (born 1995) is a professional football (soccer) goalkeeper. He plays for different teams, trying to stop goals.
• Tom King (1895–?) was an American college athlete. He played both American football and basketball, and later became a coach.

Olympic Sailor

• Tom King (born 1973) is an Australian sailor. He won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics, which is a huge achievement in sports!

Other Notable People

Military and Scholars

• Thomas Joseph King (1891–1971) was an army officer from New Zealand. He served his country in the military.
• Thomas A. King (1921–2012) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He was also the first person to graduate from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
• Thomas Starr King (1824–1864) was an American minister. He was very influential in California during the American Civil War, speaking about important issues.
• Thomas Joseph King (1921–2000) was an American biologist. Biologists study living things and how they work.
• Thomas J. King Jr. (1925–1994) was an American educator and a scholar who studied the works of William Shakespeare.
• Thomas M. King (1929–2009) was an American Jesuit priest and a scholar. He taught about theology and philosophy at Georgetown University.

Writers and Musicians

• Thomas King (born 1943) is a Canadian novelist and broadcaster. He writes books and works in radio and television.
• Tom King (1942–2011) was a musician and songwriter. He was a founding member of a rock band called The Outsiders in the 1960s.
• Tom King (born 1978) is a writer. He writes novels and also comic books, creating exciting stories for readers.

Fictional Characters

• Tom King is a character in the British soap opera Emmerdale. Soap operas are long-running TV shows about people's lives.

Places Named Tom King

• Tom King Bayou is a small stream of water.
• Tom King Bayou Bridge is a bridge that crosses over Tom King Bayou.