Chris Patten
(1944-), Conservative politician; Governor of Hong Kong and EU commissionerChristopher Francis Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes
Sitter in 2 portraits
Conservative politician. Served as MP for Bath (1979-92); Secretary of State for the Environment (1989-90), Chairman of the Conservative Party and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1990-1992). Best known to date as the the last Governor of Hong Kong (1992-1997).
by Jillian Edelstein
bromide fibre print, August 1990
NPG x45377
by Susannah Fiennes
pencil, 3 July 1997
NPG D8076
Related People
- Katharine Joan ('Kate') Patten (daughter)
- Laura Clare Patten (daughter)
- Mary Lavender St Leger Patten (née Thornton) (wife)
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