Frank Lampard

Lampard in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Frank James Lampard

Place of Birth: Barking, Essex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 20 June, 1978

Ethnicity: English

Frank Lampard is an English professional footballer and manager, and children’s writer. A midfielder, he played for West Ham United, Swansea City, Chelsea, Manchester City, and New York City FC, and the England national team. He is considered one of the best midfielders of his generation; he played with Chelsea for thirteen years, and has the record for most goals by a midfielder in the Premier League, and for scoring the most goals from outside the box. He has managed Derby County, Chelsea, and Everton.

Frank is the son of Patricia, a librarian, and Frank Lampard, Sr. (Frank Richard George Lampard), a professional footballer; a left-back, his father played for West Ham United and Southend United, and the England national team. Frank is married to Northern Irish broadcaster Christine Bleakley. He has two children with his former fiancée, Spanish model Elen Rivas; and two children with Christine.

Frank is a cousin of professional footballer Jamie Redknapp. Frank’s aunt, mother’s twin sister, Sandra, is Jamie’s mother, and the wife of English professional footballer and manager Harry Redknapp.

Frank’s patrilineal line can be traced to William Lampard, who was born, c. 1728, in Canterbury, England, and to his wife, Jane Johnson.

Frank’s paternal grandfather was Frank Richard Lampard (the son of Arthur Henry Lampard and Elizabeth Susan Allard). Frank’s grandfather Frank was born in West Ham, London. Arthur was the son of Henry Lampard and Rosina Andrews.

Frank’s paternal grandmother was named Hilda D. Stiles. Hilda was born in Poplar, London.

Frank’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Harris.

Source: http://www.timedetectives.co.uk