Paddy Roy Bates
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Patrick Roy Bates (29 August 1921 – 9 October 2012), self-styled as Prince Roy of Sealand, was a British pirate radio broadcaster and micronationalist, who founded the self-proclaimed Principality of Sealand.[1][2]
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Paddy Roy Bates | |
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Prince of Sealand (Micronational) | |
Pretence | 2 September 1967 – 9 October 2012 |
Predecessor | Position established |
Successor | Michael Bates |
Born | Patrick Roy Bates (1921-08-29)29 August 1921 Ealing, Middlesex, England |
Died | 9 October 2012(2012-10-09) (aged 91) Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England |
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Occupation | Pirate radio entrepreneur |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | c. 1940 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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