About John Patteson
Lived 1755 – 1833 (aged 77). John Patteson was a British politician.
John Patteson (19 November 1755 – 3 October 1833) was an English Tory politician. He held the seat until the 1806 general election, He was re-elected for Norwich in 1807 and held the seat until his defeat at the 1812 general election.
John was also a noted brewery owner, purchasing Charles Greeves' brewery in 1793. This eventually became Steward & Patteson. His son John Staniforth Patteson was mayor of Norwich. Another of John’s sons was Robert Dossie Patteson, a soldier in the Peninsular War. Robert was wounded and fell at Fort Erie in 1814.
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Who was John Patteson?
English Tory politician (1755-1833)
When was John Patteson born?
John Patteson was born on 19 November 1755 in Norwich.
When did John Patteson die?
John Patteson died on 3 October 1833 in Norfolk, Norwich.
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John Patteson was a politician.
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John Patteson was British.
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