About Patrick O'Dea
Lived 1918 – 2010 (aged 92). Patrick O'Dea was a New Zealand military personnel.
Sir Patrick Jerad O'Dea (18 April 1918 – 28 August 2010) was a senior New Zealand public servant who organised royal tours of New Zealand. He was educated in Dunedin at the Christian Brothers School (now called Kavanagh College)
Death O'Dea died on 28 August 2010, aged 92, after a long retirement in Waikanae, where he is buried.
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Who was Patrick O'Dea?
New Zealand public servant (1918-2010)
When was Patrick O'Dea born?
Patrick O'Dea was born on 18 April 1918.
When did Patrick O'Dea die?
Patrick O'Dea died on 28 August 2010.
What was Patrick O'Dea's occupation?
Patrick O'Dea was a military personnel.
What nationality was Patrick O'Dea?
Patrick O'Dea was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: Patrick O'Dea (public servant)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patrick O'Dea. https://biography.guide/patrick-o-dea/
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