P. G. von Donop
Pelham George von Donop | |
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| Birth name | Pelham George von Donop |
| Born | 28 April 1851 Southsea, Hampshire |
| Died | 7 November 1921 (aged 70) Mortlake, Surrey |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Battles / wars | |
| Relations | Stanley von Donop (brother) |
Lieutenant-Colonel Pelham George von Donop (28 April 1851 – 7 November 1921) was a British Army officer in the Royal Engineers and later Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways. He represented the Royal Engineers at association football, appearing in two FA Cup Finals, and also made two appearances for the England national football team.
He was the godfather of the writer Sir P. G. Wodehouse, who was named Pelham in his honour.