Patrick Cox: A Biography Early Life and Education Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1963, Patrick Cox’s upbringing was shaped by a unique blend of cultures. His mother was a Canadian ballerina, and his father an English linguist. His childhood wasn't solely rooted in Canada; the family followed his father’s work to various locations including Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon, exposing Cox to diverse environments and perspectives from a young age. He completed his schooling in Edmonton before moving independently to Toronto at the age of 17, marking the beginning of his journey into the…