Patron
A patron was one bestowing patronage, the sponsoring of artists or good works. This tradition existed on Earth and Kelis' homeworld.

The Sisters of Hope Infirmary, which operated in San Francisco on Earth in 1893, had a board of patrons. ()

In 2374, a  hologram was stolen from  and activated on a strange world. Unable to comprehend the situation, Leonardo tried to comprehend his surroundings in 16th century terms and considered his captor to be a new patron. ()

On Kelis' homeworld, autarchs might sponsor poets to produce s for their enjoyment. ()

See also 
 Benefactor

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Economic occupations