John Penrose letter, 1844.
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Penrose, John, 1778-1859
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John Penrose was born on 15 December 1778 in Cardinham, Cornwall. His father, also named John, was vicar of that parish at the time of his birth. Penrose began his formal education at Exeter College, Oxford, but switched to Corpus Christi College, Oxford, after three months. He received a BA in 1799 and an MA in 1802. In 1814 Penrose married Elizabeth Cartwright, a teacher and author of children's books under the name Mrs. Markham. The couple were the parents of three sons. Penrose was ordained ...