Orpen is an
Anglo-Norman Anglo-Norman may refer to:
*Anglo-Normans, the medieval ruling class in England following the Norman conquest of 1066
*Anglo-Norman language
**Anglo-Norman literature
*Anglo-Norman England, or Norman England, the period in English history from 1066 ...
toponymic surname deriving from "Erpen" (
Normandy,
France). It may refer to:
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Abraham Orpen (1854–1937), Canadian horse-racing track owner, casino operator, (cousin of William Orpen)
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Arthur Orpen Herbert
Arthur Orpen Herbert (May 1831 – 29 October 1890) was a public servant in Queensland, Australia. He was the second commissioner of Queensland Rail.
Early life
Arthur Orpen Herbert was born at Glanmire, County Cork, Ireland, on 26 May 1831 ...
(1831–1890), railway commissioner
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Bea Orpen
Bea Orpen HRHA (7 March 1913 – 12 July 1980) was an Irish landscape and portrait painter and teacher. She aided in the establishment of the Drogheda Municipal Gallery of Art.
Early life and education
Beatrice Esther Orpen was born at Lishee ...
(1913–1980), Irish painter
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Charles Orpen (1791–1856), Irish physician, writer and clergyman
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Edward Richards-Orpen (1884–1967), Irish politician
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Francis Orpen Morris, (1810–1893), Irish clergyman
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John Orpen (1868–1950), Anglican clergyman
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Joseph Orpen (1828–1923), British colonial administrator
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Goddard Henry Orpen (1852–1932), Irish historian
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Raymond Orpen (1837–1930), Irish clergyman
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William Orpen (1871–1931), Irish portrait painter
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English-language surnames
Surnames of Norman origin
Anglo-Norman families
Normans in Ireland