James Thomas, 1st Viscount Cilcennin
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James Purdon Lewes Thomas, 1st Viscount Cilcennin, KStJ PC (pronounced "Kilkennin"; 13 October 1903 ā 13 July 1960), sometimes known as Jim Thomas, was a British Conservative politician. He served as First Lord of the Admiralty between 1951 and 1956.
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The Viscount Cilcennin | |
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First Lord of the Admiralty | |
In office 31 October 1951 ā 2 September 1956 | |
Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Winston Churchill Sir Anthony Eden |
Preceded by | The Lord Pakenham |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Hailsham |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 October 1903 (1903-10-13) |
Died | 13 July 1960 (1960-07-14) (aged 56) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
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