Lancelot Maurice Pennefather
Singaporean association football player, athlete, cricketer and field hockey player
About Lancelot Maurice Pennefather
Lived 1894 – 1982 (aged 87–88). Lancelot Maurice Pennefather was a Singaporean association football player, cricketer and field hockey player.
Lancelot Maurice Pennefather (1 January 1894 – 22 June 1982) was a Singaporean footballer.
Early life
Pennefather moved to Singapore at the age of sixteen.
Career
Pennefather was known for playing for Singapore in the Malaya Cup.
Style of play
Pennefather was known for his free-kick ability and vision.
Personal life
Pennefather was married to Singaporean athlete Alice Pennefather in 1919 when Alice was 16 years old. They had two sons, Percy and Ashton. Percy captained Singapore in Field hockey at the 1956 Summer Olympics and his daughter Annabel became the first woman on the Singapore National Olympic Council and first female president of the Singapore Hockey Federation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lancelot Maurice Pennefather?
Singaporean association football player, athlete, cricketer and field hockey player (1894–1982)
When was Lancelot Maurice Pennefather born?
Lancelot Maurice Pennefather was born in 1894.
When did Lancelot Maurice Pennefather die?
Lancelot Maurice Pennefather died on 22 June 1982.
What was Lancelot Maurice Pennefather's occupation?
Lancelot Maurice Pennefather was an association football player, cricketer and field hockey player.
What nationality was Lancelot Maurice Pennefather?
Lancelot Maurice Pennefather was Singaporean.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lancelot Maurice Pennefather. https://biography.guide/lancelot-maurice-pennefather/
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