Willis Edwards

English footballer (1903–1988)
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Summary

Willis Edwards was born on April 28, 1903[1], in Derbyshire[2]. He died on September 27, 1988[3], in Leeds[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Member of sports team: Leeds United F.C.[11], Chesterfield F.C.[12], England men's national association football team[13]
  • Position played on team / speciality: wing half[14]
  • Sport: association football[15]
  • Family name: Edwards[16]
  • Given name: Willis (given name)[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
  • Country for sport: England[19]
  • Name in native language: Willis Edwards[20]
  • Coach of sports team: Leeds United F.C.[21]

Why It Matters

Willis Edwards has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Willis Edwards born?

Willis Edwards's place of birth was Derbyshire[2].

Where did Willis Edwards die?

Willis Edwards passed away in Leeds[4].

What did Willis Edwards do for work?

Willis Edwards worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  12. [1] ↑ . Transfermarkt. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Nokya · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Coach of sports team → Leeds United F.C.
    Country for sport → England
    Occupation → —
    Place of birth → Derbyshire
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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