About Cecil White
Lived 1860 – 1934 (aged 73). Cecil White was a British association football player.
Cecil Henry Holden-White (3 November 1860 – 21 September 1934)
As a footballer he first played for Clapham Rovers then Swifts.
White played for Corinthian F.C. from 1882 to 1891 and was their first captain. He earned two caps playing for England in 1888.
Later in his life, Cecil became a Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners. At the time of his death, he was the proprietor of Henry White & Co., a rum importer. He was nephew (or great nephew) of the geologist Rev Francis Le Grix White FRSE FGS, and was executor of his will.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cecil White?
English footballer (1860-1934)
When was Cecil White born?
Cecil White was born on 3 November 1860 in Kensington.
When did Cecil White die?
Cecil White died on 21 September 1934 in Kensington.
What was Cecil White's occupation?
Cecil White was an association football player.
What nationality was Cecil White?
Cecil White was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil White. https://biography.guide/cecil-white/
MLA: "Cecil White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-white/.
Chicago: "Cecil White." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-white/.
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