David Thomson, 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet
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David Kenneth Roy Thomson, 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet (born 12 June 1957), is a Canadian/British[2][3][4] hereditary peer and media magnate.[5][1][6] Upon the death of his father in 2006, Thomson became the chairman of Thomson Corporation and also inherited his father's British title, Baron Thomson of Fleet. After the acquisition of Reuters in 2008, Thomson became the chairman of the merged entity, Thomson Reuters.[7]
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Born | David Kenneth Roy Thomson (1957-06-12) 12 June 1957 (age 66) Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1] |
Citizenship | Canadian and British |
Spouse(s) | Mary Lou La Prairie (1988–1996) Laurie Ludwick (2000–2006) |
Domestic partner(s) | Kelly Rowan (2007–2008) Severine Nackers (2014–present) |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | Kenneth Roy Thomson Nora Marilyn Lavis |
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Education | Upper Canada College |
Alma mater | Selwyn College, Cambridge (MA) |
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As of January 2024[update], Thomson is the richest person in Canada and 21st richest in the world, with an estimated net worth of $61.3 billion USD.[8]