Penelope Hobhouse

Penelope Hobhouse (born 1929) is a British horticulturist, writer and architect.

Also recorded as Penelope Chicester-Clark.

Penelope Hobhouse in brief

Born
1929
Known for
horticulturist, writer, architect, designer, university teacher and artist
Place of birth
Moyola Park
Contents

Overview

Born at Moyola Park in 1929.

In detail

Penelope Hobhouse studied at Girton College and North Foreland Lodge. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is landscape architecture, history and design.

Distinctions recorded are Member of the Order of the British Empire and Victoria Medal of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Penelope Hobhouse”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q75619929: Penelope Hobhouse

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