George Edwin Pattenden

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George Edwin Pattenden
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George Edwin Pattenden
Born 1823 (1823)
Died 9 November 1897 (aged 73–74)
Freckenham Rectory, Suffolk
Education Christ's Hospital, London; Peterhouse College, Cambridge
Roles Headmaster
Years at BGS 1850-1887
Predecessor Thomas Homer
Successor William White
Spouse Matilda Elizabeth Ann Walbran
Children George Herbert, Florence Matilda, Gertrude Emily, Clara Louisa, Ada Mary, Rosalie Ellen, Charles Robert Edwin, Edith Alice, Frederick William Waldebrand, Beatrice Maud
Parents Robert Pattenden, Sarah Pattenden (As well as being his wife, Sarah was Robert's fourth cousin once removed)
Relatives Harriett Ellen Pattenden (sister)

George Edwin Pattenden (1823 - 9 November 1897) was appointed as headmaster of Boston Grammar School on 12 August 1850. While at the school he wrote the words to the school song, Floreat Bostona.

Before Boston Grammar School

Pattenden was educated at Christ's Hospital, London, and Peterhouse College, Cambridge.

After Boston Grammar School

Pattenden was Vicar of Chertsey, Surrey 1887-1892. He was then Vicar of Freckenham, Suffolk from 1892 until his death in 1897.