About Bert Abbott
Lived 1875 – 1911 (aged 35–36). Bert Abbott was a British association football player.
Death After his football career, Abbott became an Artificer serving in the Royal Navy. He died whilst diving from the yard-arm of the floating barrack HMS Calcutta on 22 October 1911 in Gibraltar. He was stunned on contact with the water and drowned. He was 35 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bert Abbott?
English association football player (1875-1911)
When was Bert Abbott born?
Bert Abbott was born in 1875 in Bromham.
When did Bert Abbott die?
Bert Abbott died in 1911.
What was Bert Abbott's occupation?
Bert Abbott was an association football player.
What nationality was Bert Abbott?
Bert Abbott was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bert Abbott (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Abbott. https://biography.guide/bert-abbott-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bert Abbott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-abbott-association-football-player/.
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