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Charles George Edward Patey (27 February 1811 – 25 March 1881) was a British Royal Navy officer. Born at

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, England, Patey was the eldest son of Commander Charles Patey. The young Charles followed his father into the navy at the age of 13, passing through every commissioned rank in the service to eventually be made an

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of the

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. In addition to his distinguished naval record, Admiral Patey was also appointed administrator of

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, and of

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, as well as serving as Governor of

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between 1869 and 1873. In recognition of his services Admiral Patey was awarded the

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in 1874. Admiral Patey died in 1881 at Newton St Loe, a small village just outside

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. Six officers acted as pallbearers at the funeral, among them three admirals.

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* 1811 births 1881 deaths Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George People from South Hams (district) Royal Navy admirals Governors of Saint Helena Governors of the Gambia British colonial governors and administrators in Africa {{SaintHelena-stub

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