Background
PATTERSON, George Benjamin was born on April 21, 1939 in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. Parents: Eric James Patterson and Ethel Patterson (née Simkins).
Member of the European Parliament
PATTERSON, George Benjamin was born on April 21, 1939 in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. Parents: Eric James Patterson and Ethel Patterson (née Simkins).
Westminster School 1952-1958. Cambridge University, Trinity College, 1958-1961. London School of Economics, external student, 1961-1964.
Spoken languages: English, French, German, Italian.
Member of the European Parliament for Kent West, since 1979. Councillor London Borough of Hammersmith, 1968-1971. Member of Conservative Trade Union Advisory Committee, 1982-1984.
Member of Conservative Political Centre National Committee, 1985-1987. European Democratic Group Policy Coordinator, since 1989. European People's Party Bureau, since 1992.
Tutor, Swinton College, Yorks, 196165. Editor, Conservative Political Centre Report, 1965-1974. Deputy Head, London Officer of the European Parliament, 1974-1979.
Director, Wiltenbride Ltd., since 1979.
Church of England
Institute of Director.
Spouse Felicity Barbara Anne (née Raybould), 1970. Children: Alexander, Olivia.