

Canadian newspaper proprietor and media entrepreneur (1894-1976)
Roy Thomson (* 5. June 1894 in Toronto; † 4. August 1976 in London) was a canadian newspaper proprietor and media entrepreneur. He was 82 years old. He was married to Edna Alice Irvine. He had at least 3 children (1 son and 2 daughters). He studied at Jarvis Collegiate Institute. His awards include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire and Gold Medal for Tourism Merit.