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1 child: Alice Patten
Education
Balliol College, St Benedict's School
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♉ Taurus
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猴 Monkey
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Chris Patten: British politician and colonial administrator (born 1944).
Born in Cleveleys (age 81).
7 awards including Commander of the Legion of Honour.
Studied at Balliol College.
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AWARDS (7)
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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania
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Honorary doctor of the University of Szczecin
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Knight of the Garter
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Biography
Christopher Francis Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes, is a British politician who was the Chairman of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1992, and the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong from 1992 to 1997. He was made a life peer in 2005 and served as Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 2003 to 2024. He is one of two living former governors of Hong Kong, alongside David Wilson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Patten?
Chris Patten is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Chris Patten born?
Chris Patten was born in Cleveleys.
Where can I find more information about Chris Patten?
You can find more about Chris Patten on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
