Francis Penrose

Francis Penrose
Born	29 October 1817
Died	15 February 1903  (aged 85) Wimbledon
Occupation	Art historian
Employer	British School at Athens (1886–1887)
Spouse(s)	Harriette Penrose
Children	Emily Penrose, Francis George Penrose
Parent(s)	John Penrose  Mrs Markham
Family	Charles Penrose, John Penrose

Francis Cranmer Penrose FRS (29 October 1817 – 15 February 1903) was an English architect, archaeologist, astronomer and sportsman rower. He served as Surveyor of the Fabric of St Paul's Cathedral,^[1] and as President of the Royal Institute of British Architects and Director of the British School at Athens.