Bearers of a name that became widespread throughout the British Isles in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 but with much earlier roots, the Patons and their namesakes the Pattons have stamped an indelible mark on the historical record.
• While some have gained distinction on the battlefield, most notably George Patton, the famous American general of the Second World War, others have achieved celebrity through a diverse range of endeavours and pursuits ranging from art and music to sport and as pioneering adventurers.
• The colourful and prominent tale of the Patons is recounted here.
