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William Webb Ellis

William Webb Ellis

Anglican clergyman who is famous for allegedly being the inventor of rugby football

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Birthdate
November 24, 1806
Birthplace
Salford
Salford
Date of Death
February 24, 1872
Place of Death
Menton
Menton
Educated at
Brasenose College, Oxford
Brasenose College, Oxford

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Wikidata ID
Q319318
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William Webb Ellis (November 24, 1806 - February 24, 1872) was born in Salford. He was a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Ellis attended Brasenose College, Oxford, for his higher education. He passed away in Menton. As a person, he lived a life reflecting the time period in which he existed, contributing to what we know today as history.

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