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Questions about Pattie Boyd

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Pattie Boyd born?

Patricia Anne Boyd was born on the 17th of March 1944 in Taunton, Somerset. Her father Colin Ian Langdon Boyd served in the Royal Air Force before the family moved to West Lothian in Scotland.

How did Pattie Boyd start her modeling career?

Boyd began her fashion career in 1962 working first in London then Paris after a client inspired her to join an agency. Regular assignments included jobs for the UK edition of Vogue Vanity Fair Elle in France and Honey.

Who were the famous musicians Pattie Boyd dated or married?

Pattie Boyd met lead guitarist George Harrison in early 1964 and later became his wife before marrying Eric Clapton on the 27th of March 1979 in Tucson Arizona. She left Harrison on the 4th of July that year to be with Clapton.

What exhibitions has Pattie Boyd held since 2005?

Her first exhibition appeared at San Francisco Art Exchange on Valentine's Day 2005 titled Through the Eye of a Muse. Subsequent shows occurred in San Francisco and London during 2006 then La Jolla California in 2008 and Dublin November 2008 at Toronto Great Hall Gallery Blender Gallery Sydney Almaty Kazakhstan 2009-2010.

Why did Pattie Boyd stop her modeling career?

Harrison insisted she abandon her career to ensure privacy as she became target of hostility from Beatles female fans. This decision coincided with their relationship becoming public during the Swinging London era.