Charles William Miller
Brazilian footballer and manager
About Charles William Miller
Lived 1874 – 1953 (aged 78). Charles William Miller was a Brazilian association football player, cricketer, association football referee and rugby union player, known for Football in Brazil.
Charles William Miller (24 November 187430 June 1953. ) was a Brazilian sportsman, who is considered to be the father of football in Brazil. Miller founded São Paulo Athletic Club (SPAC), one of the oldest sports clubs in Brazil, and founded the Liga Paulista de Foot-Ball, current Campeonato Paulista, Brazil's first football league. He is also considered the father of Rugby union in Brazil.
Early life He was born in São Paulo to John Miller, a Scottish railway engineer and Brazilian mother of English descent, Carlota Fox.
In 1884 he was sent to the Banister Court public school in Southampton, England where he learned to play football and cricket. Whilst at school, he played for and against both the Corinthians and St. Mary's (now Southampton FC). He was recorded in the 1891 United Kingdom census whilst a boarder at Millbrook School.
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Who was Charles William Miller?
Brazilian footballer and manager (1874-1953)
When was Charles William Miller born?
Charles William Miller was born on 24 November 1874 in São Paulo.
When did Charles William Miller die?
Charles William Miller died on 30 June 1953 in São Paulo.
What was Charles William Miller's occupation?
Charles William Miller was an association football player, cricketer, association football referee and rugby union player.
What was Charles William Miller known for?
Charles William Miller was known for Football in Brazil.
What nationality was Charles William Miller?
Charles William Miller was Brazilian.
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