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Boise Penrose

Photograph of Boise Penrose Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Boise
Surname
Penrose
Occupation
Senator

The Name Boise

Origin
French, Native American
Meaning
Derived from the Boise River, which comes from French 'les bois' meaning 'the woods' or 'the trees'.
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