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Patrick Bashford (born 1929 ) was a Polish-born professor of classical guitar at the Royal College of Music, Vogue model, and familiar face of the 50s & 60s .

Early Life
John Patrick Bashford was born near Katowice, Poland . Both his parents,  Marisa was Polish and Roderick was British worked for British Consular Service in Germany until the Second World War, when they were transferred to Sweden

Patrick was educated at Wells House prep school in Malvern , St Paul’s, southwest London, and then at the Guildhall School of Music

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Career
It is said that his pioneering work helped turned male modelling into a respectable profession

As a model he was noted for his amber eyes and athlete’s carriage. He worked as a model for over thirty years.

In later life he became a classical guitarist. It is said that his love of the guitar came from his Polish nanny singing him lullabies. He was 20 when he was invited by American poet Samuel Menashe on a trip to Andalucia and fell in love with the sound. Patrick studied with José Rey de la Torre at Mannes College in New York. He became a world recognised expert in Spanish classical guitar.

Patrick became a professorship at the Royal College of Music in 1972.

Family
His wife was Ana Raquel Satre who is a operatic soprano. They had one child. They separated in 1980s.

Patrick had an older brother, Christopher.

His Uncle was Sir Henry Bashford honorary Physician to King George VI.

His ancestors served with both the British and French fleets at the battle of Trafalgar