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Sir Clement Thomas, notable with a connection to Wales (Monmouthshire)

Sir Clement Thomas

President of the BMA.
Connection: Born in Monmouthshire, Wales.

comment by:Edwards_P
Yes, Clement Price Thomas was born in Abercarn, Monmouthshire.

comment by:rupertlt
Sir Clement Price Thomas KCVO was born on 22nd Nov 1893 in Abercarn, Monmouthshire. His parents were William Thomas and Rosamund Gertrude Thomas (nee Price). In 1951 when King George VI needed surgery for a diseased lung Price Thomas undertook the operation, the successful outcome of which was rewarded with the Knighthood of the Royal Victorian Order - KCVO. He married Ethel Doris Ricks in 1925. He died on 19th March 1973.

comment by:ElectricRebel
Yes, I am related. My grandfather was his uncle. Their great, great grandmother was present when the French invaded in 1797.