Billy Meredith
Welsh footballer (1874–1958)
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Summary
Billy Meredith was born on July 30, 1874[1], in Chirk[2]. He died on April 19, 1958[3], in Manchester[4]. He worked as an association football player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,657 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 17, 1958[7]
- Place of burial: Southern Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Award received: English Football Hall of Fame[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of sports team: Manchester United F.C.[13], Northwich Victoria F.C.[14], Manchester City F.C.[15], Chirk AAA F.C.[16], Port Vale F.C.[17], Wales men's national association football team[18]
- Commons category: Billy Meredith[19]
- Position played on team / speciality: wing half[20]
- Residence: Chirk[21]
- Sport: association football[22]
- Family name: Meredith[23]
- Given name: William[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Country for sport: Wales[26]
- Different from: William Meredith[27]
- Height: 175 cm[28]
Why It Matters
Billy Meredith has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Billy Meredith born?
Billy Meredith's place of birth was Chirk[2].
Where did Billy Meredith die?
Billy Meredith passed away in Manchester[4].
What did Billy Meredith do for work?
Billy Meredith worked as an association football player[5].
What awards did Billy Meredith receive?
Honors received include English Football Hall of Fame[11].