Penberthy is a
locational surname of
Cornish origin, which meant a person from Penberthy Cross in
Cornwall.
[ Retrieved 25 January 2014.] Notable people with the surname include:
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Bob Penberthy (born 1943), British rugby player
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Beverly Penberthy (born 1932), American actress
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Bryan Penberthy
Bryan Penberthy (born December 29, 1976) is an American poet. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1976, he was raised near Leavenworth, Kansas. He received his B.A. from Kansas State University in 2000, and his M.F.A. from Purdue University in 2003. D ...
(born 1976), American poet
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David Penberthy (born 1969), Australian journalist
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James Penberthy
James Penberthy AM (3 May 191729 March 1999) was an Australian composer and journalist.
Biography
He was born Albert James Penberthy in Melbourne in 1917. He served with the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. He then studied at the Univ ...
(1917–1999), Australian musician
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Joanna Penberthy
Joanna Susan Penberthy (born 1960) is a Welsh people, Welsh Anglican bishop. Since November 2016, she has served as the Bishop of St Davids in the Church in Wales. She was the first woman to become a bishop in the Church in Wales, when she was co ...
(born 1960), Welsh Anglican bishop
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Larry Penberthy
Mountain Safety Research, or MSR, is a producer of camping, hiking and mountaineering equipment, such as portable stoves, water filters, snowshoes, and tents. While specializing in lightweight and technical equipment, MSR's gear is designed for a ...
(1916–2001), American businessman
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Mike Penberthy (born 1974), American basketball player
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Stan Penberthy (1906–1989), Australian football player
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Tony Penberthy (born 1969), British cricket player
See also
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Penberthy Croft Mine
Penberthy Croft Mine, is a disused mine and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Cornwall, England, UK. It is located to the north of the civil parish of St Hilary, east of the town of Penzance.
The mine was designated a SSSI in 199 ...
References
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Cornish-language surnames
Surnames of British Isles origin