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Tommy Finlayson (Thomas James Finlayson) was born on 1 May, 1938 in Gibraltar, is a Gibraltarian historian, cricketer, and archivist. Discover Tommy Finlayson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Thomas James Finlayson |
| Occupation |
Teacher
Archivist
Cricketer |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
1 May 1938 |
| Birthday |
1 May |
| Birthplace |
Gibraltar |
| Nationality |
Gibraltar
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Tommy Finlayson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Tommy Finlayson height not available right now. We will update Tommy Finlayson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 daughters |
Tommy Finlayson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tommy Finlayson worth at the age of 85 years old? Tommy Finlayson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Chairman. He is from Gibraltar. We have estimated Tommy Finlayson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Chairman |
Tommy Finlayson Social Network
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Timeline
Thomas James Finlayson MBE, commonly known as Tommy Finlayson (Gibraltar, 1 May 1938), is a Gibraltarian historian.
He is also a former cricketer and archivist of the Gibraltar Archives.
He is the eldest brother of Clive Finlayson, the director of the Gibraltar Museum.
Tommy Finlayson was born in Gibraltar on 1 May 1938.
Finlayson and his family were taken to London aboard the Athlone Castle in July 1940.
They lived in the Evacuee Centre at the Empire Pool in Wembley until they were once again relocated to a camp in County Antrim, Northern Ireland in 1944.
Still a young boy, Finlayson attended the Gibraltar Grammar School following his repatriation to The Rock, once the war had ended.
He later studied at the University of Edinburgh where he obtained an honours MA in history.
Finlayson later opted for a career in teaching, which he pursued in the United Kingdom and continued in Gibraltar upon his return in 1980.
He maintained this position from the 1980s to the early 2000s.
At the same time, he wrote a number of books and articles on the contemporary history of Gibraltar.
The most notable being ''The Fortress Came First.
In 1985, after 25 years of teaching, he was appointed archivist at the Gibraltar Archives by the Government of Gibraltar.
The story of the civilian population of Gibraltar during the Second World War'' (1990), which was described as "the definitive work on the wartime evacuation of Gibraltarian civilians".
In 1993 he was awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours for his contribution to knowledge of the history of Gibraltar.
In March 2009 he received the 2008 Lifetime Service Award by International Cricket Council Europe in recognition of his services to cricket in Gibraltar.
In 2015 he was appointed Honorary Fellow of the Gibraltar Museum and was also awarded Gibraltar's Medallion of Distinction for his services in recording the history of Gibraltar.
His works have been devoted to the contemporary history of Gibraltar:
Finlayson has also taken an active part in Gibraltar cricket; as a player, Secretary and formerly Chairman of the Gibraltar Cricket Association.
His family, of Scottish descent, have been established on The Rock since the early 19th century.
When World War II broke out he was evacuated, as was most of the civilian population of Gibraltar, with his family across the strait to French Morocco.
Only a few weeks later, following the defeat of France and the armistice with Germany, the French authorities expelled the evacuees which the War Office then decided to transfer to London via Gibraltar.
