Patrick Bashford

Patrick Bashford (1929–2011) was a Polish-born professor of classical guitar at the Royal College of Music,

Early life John Patrick Bashford was born at Beuthen, Germany, now Bytom, Poland.

Bashford was educated at Wells House prep school in Malvern,

Career It is said that his pioneering work helped turn male modelling into a respectable profession.

Bashford became a professor at the Royal College of Music in 1972. They separated in the 1980s. Bashford had an older brother, Christopher. His uncle was Sir Henry Bashford, honorary Physician to King George VI. His ancestors served with both the British and French fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar.