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Christopher Francis Patten Biography and Timeline

Follow Christopher Francis Patten through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Christopher Francis Patten, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1989–1997Years on this page

1989

Secretary of State for the Environment

Secretary of State for the Environment · Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Secretary of the Environment

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1989-1990

1990

28 November 1990

Chairman

Chairman of Conservative Party · Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1992

30 November 1990

Minister of Duchy of Lancastr

Minister of Duchy Lancaster · Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Minister of the Duchy of Lancaster

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1992

1992

Governor

Governor of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · Government / Government of Great Britain

Appointed Governor of Hong Kong

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1992-1997

1997

June 1997

Rule of Hong Kong

Governor of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · Government / Conservative Party Government

Receives the Union Flag at the end of 156 years of colonial rule

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1992-1997

Records, sources and methodology

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