Robert Thomson (Australian politician)
Robert Thomson | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Province | |
| In office 1 November 1856 – 1 November 1863 Serving with
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| Succeeded by | Robert Turnbull |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1807 Scotland |
| Died | 15 November 1863 (aged 55–56) Clydebank |
| Spouse | Janet (nee Thompson) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parent(s) | William and Janet Thomson |
Robert Thomson (ca. 1807 – 15 November 1863) was an Australian politician. He was the member for Eastern Province of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1 November 1856 to 1 November 1863.[1]
Thomson's parents were Rev. William Thomson and his wife Janet (née Thompson).[2] He was born in Scotland and emigrated to New South Wales in 1834, moving to Port Phillip District in 1841.[2] He married Margaret Louisa Campbell[2] and they had five sons and two daughters.
References
- ^ "Robert Thomson". Members of Parliament. Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Thomson, Robert at the Wayback Machine (archived 16 March 2011)