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Tom Patey
1932-02-20 – 1970-05-25
Life & Legacy
Thomas Walton Patey (20 February 1932 – 25 May 1970) was a Scottish climber, mountaineer, doctor and writer. He was a leading Scottish climber of his day, particularly excelling on winter routes. He died in a climbing accident at the age of 38. He was probably best known for his humorous songs and prose about climbing, many of which were published posthumously in the collection One Man's Mountains.
Occupation & Career
writer, mountaineer, physician
Education
University of Aberdeen; Ellon Academy; Robert Gordon's College
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Ellon Academy · Robert Gordon's College · University of Aberdeen
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q3530837 — wikidata View source
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