Patricia de Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats and former member of the PAC, is born in Beaufort West. Read more about Patricia's life and political views.
17 February 1951
Patricia de Lille Born in Beaufort West

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- 30 Sep 2019

How we know this
- 01who'swho, Patricia De Lille, from who'swho South Africa, [online], Available at whoswho.co.za [Accessed: 21 January 2014]
- 02Spokeo, Patricia De Lille, from spokeo, [online], Available at www.spokeo.com [Accessed: 21 January 2014]
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Patricia de Lille Born in Beaufort West. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011757
South African History Online (2011) 'Patricia de Lille Born in Beaufort West', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011757 (Accessed: 7 October 2026).
South African History Online, Patricia de Lille Born in Beaufort West [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011757, (accessed 7 October 2026).
"Patricia de Lille Born in Beaufort West." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011757. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.
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