Paul Bates may refer to:
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Paul Bates (cricketer) (born 1974), former English cricketer
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Paul Bates (hydrologist), British professor at the University of Bristol
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Paul L. Bates
Paul Levern Bates (March 4, 1908 – February 21, 1995) was a United States Army officer. He served a distinguished and decorated career in the Army, which most notably included commanding the first black tank battalion to enter combat in World ...
(1908–1995), United States Army officer
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