William Pennefather

William Pennefather
Born5 February 1816
Dublin
Died30 April 1873
London
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupationcleric
Known formissionary work with Catherine Pennefather
SpouseCatherine Pennefather

William Pennefather (1816–1873) was an Irish Anglican cleric who spent most of his adult life in England. He was famous for his hymns and sermons, and also for missionary work with his wife Catherine Pennefather. Catherine founded several projects in his name in the twenty years after his death.