About Charles Dobson
Lived 1862 – 1939 (aged 76). Charles Dobson was a British association football player.
Charles Frederick Dobson (9 September 1862 – 18 May 1939) was an English international footballer, who played as a half back.
Career Born in Basford, Dobson played for Notts County, and earned one cap for England in 1886.
Dobson also took part in tours by Corinthians between 1880 and 1884. By the time the Football League started in September 1888 Dobson was only a reserve team player.
Personal life His older brother, Alfred Dobson, also played football for England.
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Who was Charles Dobson?
English footballer (1862-1939)
When was Charles Dobson born?
Charles Dobson was born on 9 September 1862 in Basford.
When did Charles Dobson die?
Charles Dobson died on 18 May 1939 in Ealing.
What was Charles Dobson's occupation?
Charles Dobson was an association football player.
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Charles Dobson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Dobson. https://biography.guide/charles-dobson/
MLA: "Charles Dobson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-dobson/.
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