Sir Edward Deas Thomson was a Scotsman who became an administrator and politician in Australia, and was chancellor of the University of Sydney in New South Wales (NSW).
- Occupation
- politician, colonial administrator
- Position held
- Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Chief Secretary of New South Wales
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Born
- June 1, 1800
- Died
- July 16, 1879