Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto

British banker (1879-1959)
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Summary

Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto was born on March 15, 1879[1], in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He died on August 23, 1959[3], in Holmbury St Mary[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: William Catto[8]
  • Mother: Isabella Yule[9]
  • Spouse: Gladys Forbes Gordon[10]
  • Child: Stephen Catto, 2nd Baron Catto[11], Isabel Ida Gordon Catto[12], Gladys Gordon Catto[13], Ruth Gordon Catto[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Position held: Governor of the Bank of England[17], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], member of the House of Lords[19]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Noble title: baronet[22], Baron Catto[23]
  • Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[24]
  • Family name: Catto[25]
  • Given name: Thomas[26]
  • Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[27]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]

Why It Matters

Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto born?

Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].

Where did Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto die?

Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto passed away in Holmbury St Mary[4].

Who were Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto's parents?

Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto's father was William Catto[8]. Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto's mother was Isabella Yule[9].

Who was Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto married to?

Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto's spouses include Gladys Forbes Gordon[10].

What did Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto do for work?

Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto worked as a businessperson[5] and politician[6].

What awards did Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Freebase id → /m/081py0
    Noble title → baronet, Baron Catto
    Pm20 folder id → pe/003076
    Place of birth → Newcastle upon Tyne
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