John Thomas
Encyclopedia
Education
- John Martin Thomas (1869–1952), Twelfth president of Rutgers University
- John R. Thomas (professor)John R. Thomas (professor)John R. Thomas is a professor of law at Georgetown Law School, and formerly an assistant professor at the George Washington University Law School....
, American intellectual property professor
Military history
- John Thomas (general)John Thomas (general)John Thomas was an American doctor and soldier from Massachusetts who became a major general in the Continental Army. He was a leader during the siege of Boston. Thomas briefly commanded the withdrawal from Canada after the unsuccessful invasion by the Continental Army. He died from smallpox...
(1724–1776), American general in the American Revolutionary War - John Thomas (VC)John Thomas (VC)John Thomas VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.- Details :...
(1886–1954), English soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross - John Wallace ThomasJohn Wallace ThomasCaptain John Wallace Thomas CBE was a Newfoundland merchant mariner who served with distinction in the First and Second World Wars.-Royal Naval Reserve:...
(1888–1965), Newfoundland and Canadian merchant mariner who served in the First, and Second world War - John Wellesley ThomasJohn Wellesley ThomasLieutenant-General Sir John Wellesley Thomas, KCB was a distinguished British military officer who served in Afghanistan, Australia, and China. He was the commander of the British military and police forces that quelled the rebellion at the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia in...
(1822–1908), British military officer
Music and entertainment
- "Big" John Thomas, (born 1952), British lead guitarist with Budgie
- John Allen Miner ThomasJohn Allen Miner ThomasJohn Allen Miner Thomas was an American author.He graduated from Yale University in 1922, where he was a member of Skull and Bones. His only novel was Dry Martini , an account of Americans in Paris. It was adapted into a 1928 film starring Mary Astor. Thomas died as a result of alcoholism....
(1900–1932), American novelist - John Charles ThomasJohn Charles ThomasJohn Charles Thomas was a popular American opera, operetta and concert baritone.-Birth, schooling and stage debut:...
(1891–1960), American baritone opera singer - John G. ThomasJohn G. ThomasJohn G. Thomas is an American filmmaker. He has been in the film and television business for over 30 years.A graduate of the USC Film School in production plus a Masters in screenwriting, he has produced and directed dozens of documentaries, feature films and commercials...
(born 1948), American filmmaker - John Rogers ThomasJohn Rogers ThomasJohn Rogers Thomas was an American composer, pianist, and singer of Welsh descent.Thomas was born in Newport, Rhode Island. A baritone and composer, he first came to America with the Sequin English Opera Company and became interested in the music of America that was developing...
(1830–1896), American composer - John Thomas (harpist)John Thomas (harpist)John Thomas was a Welsh composer and harpist. The bardic name Pencerdd Gwalia was conferred on him at the 1861 Aberdare Eisteddfod....
(1826–1913), Welsh composer and musician - John Weston ThomasJohn Weston ThomasJohn Weston Thomas revived the tradition of Welsh harp making. After spells in the merchant navy, and teaching carpentry, he began making harps, originally with the aid of old instruments and illustrations, as there was no existing harp maker to teach him...
(1921–1992), Welsh harpmaker - John W. ThomasJohn W. ThomasJohn W. Thomas was an American Politician. A Republican, he served on two occasions as a United States Senator from Idaho, both times appointed after his predecessor died in office.-Early life:...
(born 1979), DJ and Producer from Chicago, Illinois.
Politics
- John William Elmer Thomas (1876–1965), U.S. Senator from Oklahoma
- John Addison ThomasJohn Addison ThomasJohn Addison Thomas was an American engineer and military officer who served in the United States Army, and later served as United States Assistant Secretary of State.- Service:Thomas was born in Tennessee in 1811...
(1811–1858), U.S. Assistant Secretary of State - John Chew ThomasJohn Chew ThomasJohn Chew Thomas was an American politician.Born in Perryville, Maryland, Thomas attended private schools and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1783...
(1764–1836), U.S. Congressman from Maryland - John Lewis Thomas, Jr.John Lewis Thomas, Jr.John Lewis Thomas, Jr. was an American politician.Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Thomas studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1856, commencing practice soon afterwards in Cumberland, Maryland. He also served as city counselor of Cumberland in 1856 and 1857...
(1835–1893), U.S. Congressman from Maryland - John Parnell Thomas (1895–1970), U.S. Congressman from New Jersey
- John R. ThomasJohn R. ThomasJohn Robert Thomas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mount Vernon, Illinois, Thomas attended the common schools and Hunter Collegiate Institute, Princeton, Indiana....
(1846–1914), U.S. Congressman from Illinois - John Thomas (UK politician)John Thomas (UK politician)John Richard Thomas was a British Labour Party politician of Welsh provenance, and a Chartered Accountant.He was elected as Member of Parliament for Dover at the 1945 general election, but did not contest the 1950 general election, when his seat was won by the Conservative candidate John...
(1897–1968), British Member of Parliament - John W. ThomasJohn W. ThomasJohn W. Thomas was an American Politician. A Republican, he served on two occasions as a United States Senator from Idaho, both times appointed after his predecessor died in office.-Early life:...
(1874–1945),U.S. Senator from Idaho - John Aeron Thomas, British Member of Parliament for GowerGower (UK Parliament constituency)Gower is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament , using the first-past-the-post voting system....
, 1900–1906 - John Stradling ThomasJohn Stradling ThomasSir John Stradling Thomas was a Welsh Conservative Party politician.Thomas was educated at Rugby School and the University of London. He served as a councillor on Carmarthen Borough Council 1961-64. He was a farmer, company director and broadcaster.Thomas contested Aberavon in 1964 and...
(1925–1991), Welsh Conservative Party politician
Religion and theology
- John Christopher ThomasJohn Christopher ThomasJohn Christopher Thomas is a theologian within the Pentecostal movement and a Clarence J. Abbott Professor of Biblical Studies at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary....
(born c. 1955), American Pentecostal theologian - John Roland Lloyd ThomasJohn Roland Lloyd ThomasJohn Roland Lloyd Thomas was a noted Anglican clergyman, and later the Principal of St David's University College from 1953 to 1975. He was, himself, a graduate of St David's College, gaining a BA from the institution before completing a second BA in Theology at Jesus College, Oxford...
(1908–1984), Anglican clergyman - John Thomas (bishop of Swansea and Brecon)John Thomas (bishop of Swansea and Brecon)John James Absalom Thomas DD was the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon from 1958 until 1976.Thomas was educated at the University of Aberystwyth and Keble College, Oxford, and was ordained in 1932....
(1908–1995) - John Thomas (bishop of Winchester)John Thomas (bishop of Winchester)John Thomas was an English bishop.He was educated at Charterhouse School and Christ Church, Oxford, where he graduated M.A. in 1719 and became Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford in 1720....
(1696–1781), previously Bishop of Salisbury - John Thomas (bishop of Rochester) (1712–1793), previously Dean of Westminster
- John Thomas (bishop of Salisbury) (1691–1766), previously Bishop of St Asaph and Bishop of Lincoln
- John Thomas (Christadelphian)John Thomas (Christadelphian)Dr. John Thomas was the founder of the Christadelphian movement, a Restorationist religion with doctrines similar in part to some 16th century Antitrinitarian Rationalist Socinians and the 16th century Swiss-German pacifist Anabaptists.-Early life:John Thomas M.D., born in Hoxton Square, Hackney,...
(1805–1871), British Christian theologian, and founder of the Christadelphians - John Thomas (cleric)John Thomas (cleric)John Thomas was a Welsh Anglican priest and antiquarian.-Life:Thomas was born in Ynyscynhaearn, Caernarfonshire, in north Wales, on 22 October 1736 and after studying at various places including the Friars School in Bangor, he went to the University of Oxford, matriculating as a member of Jesus...
(1736–1769), Welsh Anglican priest and antiquarian - John H. ThomasJohn H. ThomasThe Rev. John H. Thomas was the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ , a mainline Protestant Christian denomination in the Reformed tradition. Elected in 1999, he served as one of five officers of the UCC who comprise the Collegium of Officers, which oversees national...
, American clergyman, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, 1999–2009
Sport
- John Thomas (American football) (born 1935), American football player for the San Francisco 49ers
- John Thomas (athlete) (born 1941), American high jumper
- John Thomas (cricketer) (1879–1949), cricketer for Somerset
- John Thomas (basketball)John Thomas (basketball)John Thomas is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for Hapoel Holon in the Israeli Super League...
(born 1975), American basketball player - John Thomas (figure skater)John Thomas (figure skater)John Thomas is a Canadian ice dancer. With partner Joanne French, he is the 1981 & 1982 Canadian bronze medalist. With partner Kelly Johnson, he is the 1983 & 1984 Canadian silver medalist...
(born 1960), Canadian ice dancer - John Thomas (footballer)John Thomas (footballer)John William Thomas is an English former professional footballer who scored 123 goals from 364 appearances in the Football League playing for Tranmere Rovers, Halifax Town, Bolton Wanderers, Chester City, Lincoln City, Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers and Hartlepool United.-Everton:Born in...
(born 1958), English association footballer for Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers - John Thomas (lacrosse)John Thomas (lacrosse)John "Jack" Thomas was an All-American lacrosse player at Johns Hopkins University from 1972 to 1974.-Lacrosse career:Thomas led the Blue Jays to a national title in 1974. He is ranked fourth all-time in Hopkin's scoring with 224 career points...
(born 1953), American lacrosse player - John Webster ThomasJohn Webster ThomasJohn Webster Thomas was an All-American fullback for the Chicago Maroons football team from 1921-1923 under Coach Amos Alonzo Stagg.Prior to 1919 he enlisted in the United States Army Air Service in World War I....
(1900–1977), American college football player for the Chicago Maroons - Johnny Thomas (cornerback) (born 1964), American football player, NFL cornerback, 1988–1996
- Johnny Thomas (rugby), rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1900s, '10s and '20s for Maesteg (RU), Cardiff, Great Britain (RL), Wales, and Wigan
Other areas
- John Thomas (author)John Thomas (author)John Thomas was a Scottish railway author based in Springburn, Glasgow.Most of his books were published by the Newton Abbot based publisher David & Charles.-Books:* The Springburn Story: The History of the Scottish Railway Metropolis. ....
(died 1982), Scottish railway author - John Thomas (screenwriter)John Thomas (screenwriter)John C. Thomas is an American screenwriter based in California. With his brother Jim Thomas, he wrote and/or was substantially involved with the screenplays of numerous films - including Predator , The Rescue , Predator 2 , Executive Decision , Wild Wild West , Mission to Mars and Behind Enemy...
(fl. late 20th century), co-screenwriter (with his brother) for the movie Predator - John Thomas (sculptor)John Thomas (sculptor)John Thomas was a British sculptor and architect, who worked on Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster.John Thomas was born in Chalford, Gloucestershire....
(1813–1862), British sculptor who worked on British palaces - John Evan Thomas (1810–1873), Welsh sculptor
- John Charles Thomas (jurist)John Charles Thomas (jurist)John Charles Thomas is an American jurist.Thomas graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American government in 1972. He attended the University of Virginia School of Law and received his law degree in 1975. Following law school, Thomas joined Hunton & Williams,...
(born 1950), State supreme court justice - John E. ThomasJohn E. ThomasJohn E. Thomas was a Canadian philosopher and pioneer of medical ethics in Canada....
(born 1926), Canadian philosopher - John Floyd Thomas, Jr.John Floyd Thomas, Jr.John Floyd Thomas, Jr. is an American serial killer convicted of the murders of seven women in the Los Angeles area during the 1970s and 1980s, and suspected by police of 10 to 15 more.-Early life:...
(born 1936), Californian murderer - John Meurig ThomasJohn Meurig ThomasSir John Meurig Thomas FRS is a leading British chemist and educator primarily known for his work on heterogeneous catalysis, solid-state chemistry, and surface and materials science. He has authored over one thousand scientific articles and several books, including Principles and Practice of...
(born 1932), British chemist and materials scientist - John M. ThomasJohn M. ThomasJohn Morgan Thomas was United States Assistant Secretary of State for Administration from November 23, 1973 to June 28, 1979.-References:*...
, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State in the 1970s - John Rochester ThomasJohn Rochester ThomasJohn Rochester Thomas was an American architect credited in his time with being the nation's most prolific designer of public and semi-public buildings....
(1848–1901), American architect