Penman

Article summary

Penman is a surname. Surnames of Scotland by George F. Black states that it is "of local origin from a small place of the name formally in Roxburghshire or Selkirkshire." Bearers of the name include: * Andy Penman (1943–1994), Scottish footballer * David Penman (1936–1989), Australian Anglican archbishop of Melbourne * Ian Penman (born 1959), British writer and blogger * Ian Penman (producer), British radio and television writer * Jim Penman (born 1952), Australian businessman * Nelia Penman (1915–2017), British politician * Percival Penman (1885–1944), Australian cricketer * Robert Penman (fl. 1920s/30s), Scottish footballer * Sharon Kay Penman (1945–2021), American historical novelist

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1959 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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2. The record states that the date of birth is "1959". What evidence would count against this claim?
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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1375831051