Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet

The Lord Thomson of Fleet
Born(1923-09-01)September 1, 1923
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedJune 12, 2006(2006-06-12) (aged 82)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma materSt. John's College, Cambridge
Occupation(s)Chairman, Woodbridge Co. Ltd.[1]
Spouse
Nora Marilyn Lavis
(m. 1956)
Children3, including David and Peter
Parent(s)Roy Thomson
Edna Thomson
Websitethomson.com

Kenneth Roy Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet (September 1, 1923 – June 12, 2006), known in Canada as Ken Thomson, was a Canadian/British businessman and art collector. At the time of his death, he was listed by Forbes as the richest person in Canada and the ninth richest person in the world, with a net worth of approximately US $19.6 billion.[2]

  1. ^ Thomson.com. Management. Accessed March 23, 2006.
  2. ^ "#9 Kenneth Thompson & Family". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 11, 2006.