Thomson, Basil, 1861-1939
Variant namesSir Basil Thomson was an English colonial administrator and civil servant. He spent some years in the Pacific region, notably Fiji and Tonga. He was Deputy Premier of Tonga during 1890 and British Plenipotentiary in 1900. Later positions included Governor of Dartmoor Gaol, Head of the C.I.A. and Director of British Intelligence. He was also an able writer, publishing 17 works.
From the description of Papers. 1820-1922. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225741549
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| creatorOf | Thomson, Basil, 1861-1939. Letter, 1919 December 15, [London] to Sergeĭ Dyagilev [London. 1] p. on 1 l. | New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection | |
| creatorOf | Adams, Elbridge L., 1866-. Collection of books from the library of William Faulkner. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| referencedIn | Carl W. Ackerman Papers, 1833-1970, (bulk 1931-1956) | Library of Congress. Manuscript Division | |
| creatorOf | Thomson, Basil Sir, 1861-1939. Papers. | Libraries Australia |
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Birth 1861-04-21
Death 1939-03-26
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