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Pattie Boyd

model and photographer

Born: English

Patricia Anne Boyd is an English model and photographer. She was one of the leading international models during the 1960s and, with Jean Shrimpton, epitomised the British female look of the era. Boyd married George Harrison in 1966, experiencing the height of the Beatles' popularity and sharing their embrace of Indian spirituality. She divorced Harrison in 1977 and married mutual friend Eric Clapton in 1979; they divorced in 1989. Boyd inspired Harrison's songs "I Need You", "If I Needed Someone", "Something", and "For You Blue", and Clapton's songs "Layla", "Bell Bottom Blues", and "Wonderful Tonight".

In August 2007, Boyd published her autobiography Wonderful Today (titled Wonderful Tonight in the United States). Her photographs of Harrison and Clapton, titled Through the Eye of a Muse, have been widely exhibited.

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English model and photographer

Pattie Boyd's Historical Timeline

  1. Pattie Boyd is born

    Pattie Boyd, English model and photographer, known for english model and photographer, was born on 1945-03-17. Patricia Anne Boyd is an English model and photographer.

  2. Quiet Beatle George Harrison (22) weds British model Pattie Boyd (21) at the registry office in Epsom, Surrey, England,

    Quiet Beatle George Harrison (22) weds British model Pattie Boyd (21) at the registry office in Epsom, Surrey, England, Paul serves as best man; divorce in 1977

  3. Former Beatle George Harrison (33) and British model Pattie Boyd (32) divorce after 11 years of marriage

    Patricia Anne Boyd is an English model and photographer. She was one of the leading international models during the 1960s and, with Jean Shrimpton, epitomised the British female look of the era.

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When was Pattie Boyd born?
Pattie Boyd was born on 1945-03-17 (English).
What is Pattie Boyd known for?
English model and photographer
What historical events involved Pattie Boyd?
Pattie Boyd was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Pattie Boyd is born, Quiet Beatle George Harrison (22) weds British model Pattie Boyd (21) at the registry office in Epsom, Surrey, England, , Former Beatle George Harrison (33) and British model Pattie Boyd (32) divorce after 11 years of marriage.

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