When was Chris Patten born?

Chris Patten was born on 12 May 1944 in Cleveleys.

What positions has Chris Patten held?

Positions held by Chris Patten include: Chair of the BBC (2011–2014); member of the House of Lords (since 11 January 2005); Chancellor of the University of Oxford (2003–2024); European Commissioner for External Relations (1999–2004); Chancellor of the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1999–2009).

Where did Chris Patten study?

Chris Patten was educated at Balliol College, St Benedict's School.

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Chris Patten

British politician and colonial administrator (born 1944)

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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 the two living former governors of Hong Kong; the other is David Wilson.

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Born: 12 May 1944 wd
Place of birth: Cleveleys wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom wd
Occupation: politician, pedagogue, writer, adviser wd
Political party: Conservative Party wd
Education: Balliol College, St Benedict's School wd

Positions held wd

Chair of the BBC (1 May 2011 – 6 May 2014)
member of the House of Lords (since 11 January 2005)
Chancellor of the University of Oxford (20 September 2003 – 31 July 2024)
European Commissioner for External Relations (16 September 1999 – 22 November 2004)
Chancellor of the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1999–2009)
Governor of Hong Kong (9 July 1992 – 30 June 1997)
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (28 November 1990 – 10 April 1992)
Chairman of the Conservative Party (28 November 1990 – 11 May 1992)
Secretary of State for the Environment (24 July 1989 – 28 November 1990)
member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom (11 June 1987 – 16 March 1992)
Secretary of State for International Development (10 September 1986 – 24 July 1989)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (13 June 1983 – 10 September 1985)
member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom (9 June 1983 – 18 May 1987)
member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom (3 May 1979 – 13 May 1983)
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Robert Schuman Medal (2004)
Honorary doctor of the University of Szczecin
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class
Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania
Commander of the Legion of Honour (2016)
Knight of the Garter (2023)
honorary doctorate from University of Grenoble-II (2011)

Questions

When was Chris Patten born?: Chris Patten was born on 12 May 1944 in Cleveleys.
What positions has Chris Patten held?: Positions held by Chris Patten include: Chair of the BBC (2011–2014); member of the House of Lords (since 11 January 2005); Chancellor of the University of Oxford (2003–2024); European Commissioner for External Relations (1999–2004); Chancellor of the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1999–2009).
Where did Chris Patten study?: Chris Patten was educated at Balliol College, St Benedict's School.

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