Patricia Boyd
English model, photographer (born 1944)
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English model, photographer (born 1944)
Born
March 17, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
photographer, writer, model
United KingdomBorn in Taunton
1944
Born in Taunton (1944-03-17)
Present
Age ~82
About
Patricia Anne Boyd is an English model and photographer. She was one of the leading international models during the 1960s and, with Jean Shrimpton, epitomised the British female look of the era. Boyd married George Harrison in 1966, experiencing the height of the Beatles' popularity and sharing their embrace of Indian spirituality. She divorced Harrison in 1977 and married mutual friend Eric Clapton in 1979; they divorced in 1989. Boyd inspired Harrison's songs "I Need You", "If I Needed Someone", "Something", and "For You Blue", and Clapton's songs "Layla", "Bell Bottom Blues", and "Wonderful Tonight".
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Who is Patricia Boyd?+
Patricia Anne Boyd is an English model and photographer. She was one of the leading international models during the 1960s and, with Jean Shrimpton, epitomised the British female look of the era. Boyd married George Harrison in 1966, experiencing the height of the Beatles' popularity and sharing thei
What does the name Patricia mean?+
The name Patricia means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is of English origin.
When was Patricia Boyd born?+
Patricia Boyd was born on March 17, 1944.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.
The name Patricia is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Patricia — March 17, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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