J. H. Thomas
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For the American botanist, see John Hunter Thomas.
"James Henry Thomas" redirects here. For the Australian politician, see James Thomas (Australian politician).
James Henry Thomas PC (3 October 1874 – 21 January 1949) was a Welsh trade unionist and politician. He was involved in a political scandal involving budget leaks.
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J. H. Thomas | |
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Secretary of State for the Colonies | |
In office 22 November 1935 – 22 May 1936 | |
Monarchs | George V Edward VIII |
Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
Preceded by | Malcolm MacDonald |
Succeeded by | William Ormsby-Gore |
In office 25 August 1931 – 5 November 1931 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | Ramsay MacDonald |
Preceded by | The Lord Passfield |
Succeeded by | Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister |
In office 22 January 1924 – 3 November 1924 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | Ramsay MacDonald |
Preceded by | The Duke of Devonshire |
Succeeded by | Leo Amery |
Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs | |
In office 5 June 1930 – 22 November 1935 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister |
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Preceded by | The Lord Passfield |
Succeeded by | Malcolm MacDonald |
Lord Privy Seal | |
In office 7 June 1929 – 5 June 1930 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | Ramsay MacDonald |
Preceded by | The Marquess of Salisbury |
Succeeded by | Vernon Hartshorn |
Personal details | |
Born | James Henry Thomas (1874-10-03)3 October 1874 Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales |
Died | 21 January 1949(1949-01-21) (aged 74) London |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Labour National Labour |
Alma mater | None |
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