Meet David Kenneth Thomson, the Canadian media magnate, and 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet. Born on June 12, 1957, in Toronto, Ontario, he stands as a business icon with a remarkable net worth of $50 billion.
**Background:**
– **Birth:** June 12, 1957
– **Age:** 66 years old
– **Birthplace:** Toronto, Ontario, Canada
– **Gender:** Male
– **Nationality:** Canadian
**Early Life:**
David, the eldest child of Marilyn and Kenneth Thomson, has a sister named Taylor and a brother, Peter, known for his passion for racing cars. His educational journey led him to Upper Canada College, the Hall School, and Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he earned a history degree in 1978.
**Career Path:**
– Started at McLeod Young Weir and later worked for family-controlled companies like Hudson’s Bay and Zellers.
– Founded Osmington Incorporated, focusing on real estate for independence.
– In 2006, assumed control of Thomson Corporation, merging it with Reuters in 2008 to form Thomson Reuters Corporation.
**Financial Landscape:**
– Thomson’s wealth, derived from Thomson Reuters and Osmington, is valued at an impressive $50 billion.
– Not just a business tycoon, he stands as a prominent art collector, known for record-breaking purchases.
**Personal Life:**
– Married Mary Lou La Prairie in 1988, with two daughters, divorced in 1996.
– Second marriage to Laurie Ludwick produced a son before their 2006 divorce.
– Daughter with actress Kelly Rowan; separated in 2008.
– In a relationship with Severine Nackers since 2014, resulting in two daughters.
**Philanthropy:**
– Generous donor to the Art Gallery of Ontario and London’s Archive of Modern Conflict.
David Thomson, a media mogul and influential figure, continues to shape the landscape of business and philanthropy with his vast accomplishments and wealth.
