Prothero
family name
Prothero is a surname of Welsh origin (from ap Rhydderch) and may refer to:
Ada Chesterton (1869–1962), British journalist who wrote under the pseudonym John Keith Prothero
Donald Prothero (born 1954), American paleontologist and author
George Walter Prothero (1848–1922), English writer and historian
Lewis Prothero, fictional character from V for Vendetta
Mark Prothero, American attorney
Mr, Miss, and Mrs Prothero, fictional characters in A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
Rowland Prothero, 1st Baron Ernle (1851–1937), British agricultural expert, administrator, journalist, author, and Conservative politician
Stephen Prothero, Boston University professor and author
Thomas Prothero (1780–1853), Welsh lawyer (etc.)
Brian Protheroe (born 1944), British musician and actor
Cynbe ru Taren (a.k.a.
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