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Birth Name: Peter Leslie Shilton
Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 18 September, 1949
Ethnicity: English
Peter Shilton is an English professional footballer. A goalkeeper, he played for Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Derby County, Plymouth Argyle, Wimbledon, Bolton Wanderers, Coventry City, West Ham United, and Leyton Orient, and the England national team. He managed Plymouth Argyle. He is the most capped English player ever (125 caps).
Peter is the son of Ada and Frank Shilton.
Peter’s paternal grandfather was Wootton Shilton (the son of John Shilton and Mary Hall).
Peter’s paternal grandmother was Winnifred Elizabeth Pettipher (the daughter of Frederick George Pettipher and Sarah Ann Willbond).
Peter’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Dunkley.
Peter’s maternal grandmother was surnamed Mills.
Sources: Marriage record of Peter’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Peter’s paternal grandparents – https://www.familysearch.org