VALÉORINE London

Francis Penrose

Francis Penrose was a British architect, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian, astronomer and rower (1817–1903). He was born at Bracebridge and died at Wimbledon.

Also recorded as Francis Cranmer Penrose; F. C. Penrose; Penrose, F.C..

Francis Penrose in brief

Born
1817
Died
1903
Known for
architect, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian, astronomer and rower
Place of birth
Bracebridge
Contents

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Francis Cranmer Penrose, F. C. Penrose and Penrose, F.C. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of John Penrose and Elizabeth Penrose. He married Harriette Penrose. 2 children are recorded: Emily Penrose and Francis George Penrose.

Career and activity

He was employed by Royal Institute of British Architects and British School at Athens. Recorded positions include Director of the British School at Athens and President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He belonged to Royal Society.

Identity

Francis Penrose is recorded as having received Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Gold Medal and Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Francis Penrose is recorded with the citizenship of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Francis Penrose is recorded as architect, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian and astronomer.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Francis Penrose may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Francis Penrose is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q3750942.

In detail

Francis Penrose studied at Magdalene College, Bedford School and Bedford Modern School. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Royal Institute of British Architects and British School at Athens. Positions recorded include Director of the British School at Athens and President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Gold Medal and Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Chronology

  1. 1817Francis Penrose born at Bracebridge.
  2. 1817Francis Penrose was born in 1817 at Bracebridge.
  3. 1903Francis Penrose died at Wimbledon.
  4. 1903Francis Penrose died in 1903 at Wimbledon.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Francis Penrose”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    Consult the source
  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3750942: Francis Penrose

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Consult the source

Elsewhere in Design

8,748 published records in this field, each with its sources named.

Best supported in this field

Read the complete design index

For owners

Own a work by Francis Penrose?

A specialist will read what you send and tell you what the house can establish, what it cannot, and whether the object is suited to sale. There is no charge and no obligation. The object stays with you throughout; nothing is shipped to us unless it is arranged in writing beforehand.

Request a valuationHow selling works