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William Penny

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The source records Peterhead as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

William Penny
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Why this person is known: Scottish shipmaster, whaler and arctic explorer (1809-1892)

From Wikidata Q329291

Birthplace
Peterhead

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  • JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Iain Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Ken Fitlike, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Ralph Greig, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Hugh Venables, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Richard Webb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Colin Park, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • David Purchase, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Jim Davidson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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