Chris Patten
British politician and colonial administrator (born 1944)
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British politician and colonial administrator (born 1944)
Born
May 12, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, pedagogue
United KingdomBorn in Cleveleys
1944
Born in Cleveleys (1944-05-12)
1979
Positionmember of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1979–1983)
1983
Positionmember of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1983–1987)
1986
PositionSecretary of State for International Development (1986–1989)
1987
Positionmember of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1987–1992)
1989
PositionSecretary of State for the Environment (1989–1990)
About
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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Who is Chris Patten?+
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
What does the name Chris mean?+
The name Chris means "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is of English origin.
When was Chris Patten born?+
Chris Patten was born on May 12, 1944.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.
The name Chris is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Chris — May 12, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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