Newton Ogilvie Thompson
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Newton Ogilvie Thompson, KC (27 May 1904, Kentani, Cape Colony[1] - 1 July 1992, Kenilworth, Cape Town)[2] was a South African jurist who served as the 13th Chief Justice of South Africa, from 1971 to 1974.[3]
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Newton Ogilvie Thompson | |
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13th Chief Justice of South Africa | |
In office 1971–1974 | |
Preceded by | L. C. Steyn |
Succeeded by | Frans Rumpff |
Judge of the Appellate Division | |
In office 1958–1971 | |
Judge of the Cape Provincial Division of the Supreme Court of South Africa | |
In office 1949–1957 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1904-05-27)27 May 1904 Kentani, Cape Colony |
Died | 1 July 1992(1992-07-01) (aged 88) Kenilworth, Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa |
Nationality | South African citizenship |
Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
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