Paddy Roy Bates

Founder of the Principality of Sealand (1921-2012)
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Paddy Roy Bates

Summary

Paddy Roy Bates is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ealing[2]. He was born on August 29, 1921[3]. He died in Leigh-on-Sea[4]. He died on October 9, 2012[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], military officer[7], and fisher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ealing[2], Paddy Roy Bates…
  • Paddy Roy Bates died in Leigh-on-Sea[4].
  • Paddy Roy Bates was born on August 29, 1921[3].
  • Paddy Roy Bates died on October 9, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at HM Fort Roughs[10].
  • Among Paddy Roy Bates's spouses was Joan Bates[11].
  • A child of Paddy Roy Bates was Michael Bates[12].
  • Paddy Roy Bates held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Paddy Roy Bates worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's professions included military officer[7].
  • Paddy Roy Bates worked as a fisher[8].
  • Paddy Roy Bates held the position of prince[14].
  • Paddy Roy Bates is recorded as male[15].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's noble title is recorded as prince[17].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[19].
  • The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[20].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's residence is recorded as HM Fort Roughs[21].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's residence is recorded as Spain[22].
  • Paddy Roy Bates was part of the conflict Battle of Monte Cassino[23].
  • Paddy Roy Bates was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's family name is recorded as Bates[25].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's given name is recorded as Paddy[26].
  • Paddy Roy Bates's given name is recorded as Roy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paddy Roy Bates's place of birth was Ealing[2]. He was born on August 29, 1921[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], military officer[7], and fisher[8]. Paddy Roy Bates held the position of prince[14].

Personal Life

Among Paddy Roy Bates's spouses was Joan Bates[11]. A child of him was Michael Bates[12].

Death and Burial

Paddy Roy Bates died on October 9, 2012[5]. He died in Leigh-on-Sea[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[20]. He is buried at HM Fort Roughs[10].

Why It Matters

Paddy Roy Bates ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Paddy Roy Bates born?

Paddy Roy Bates was born in Ealing[2].

Where did Paddy Roy Bates die?

Paddy Roy Bates died in Leigh-on-Sea[4].

Who was Paddy Roy Bates married to?

Paddy Roy Bates's spouses include Joan Bates[11].

What did Paddy Roy Bates do for work?

Paddy Roy Bates worked as entrepreneur[6], military officer[7], and fisher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . The Times. Retrieved . sealandgov.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death Alzheimer's disease
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