William Webb Ellis
(1806-1872)

Anglican clergyman and allegedly the inventor of Rugby football (1806-1872) – William Webb Ellis was born in Salford (City in Greater Manchester, England, UK) on November 24th, 1806 and died in Menton (Commune in Alpes-Maritimes, France) on February 24th, 1872 at the age of 65. Today William Webb Ellis would be 217 years old.

Age

how old was William Webb Ellis when he died?

William Webb Ellis died in 1872 at the age of 65.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 24th, 1806 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Salford City in Greater Manchester, England, UK
Death Date	February 24th, 1872 (Saturday)
Death place	Menton Commune in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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William Webb Ellis

Birthday

When was William Webb Ellis born?

William Webb Ellis was born on November 24th, 1806.

Death

When did William Webb Ellis die?

William Webb Ellis died on February 24th, 1872 at the age of 65 in Menton (Commune in Alpes-Maritimes, France). Today William Webb Ellis would be 217 years old.