About Claude Kirby
Lived 1868 – 1935 (aged 67). Claude Kirby was a British association football player.
William Claude Kirby (7 February 1868 – 24 October 1935) was a British businessman, amateur sportsman and association football executive.
Kirby was the first chairman of Chelsea Football Club, assuming the position shortly after its foundation in March 1905. He kept the job until his death in 1935. He died from an aggressive form of cancer. He lived in Fulham at 22 Wardo Avenue.
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Who was Claude Kirby?
English footballer (1868-1935)
When was Claude Kirby born?
Claude Kirby was born on 7 February 1868.
When did Claude Kirby die?
Claude Kirby died on 24 October 1935.
What was Claude Kirby's occupation?
Claude Kirby was an association football player.
What nationality was Claude Kirby?
Claude Kirby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Kirby. https://biography.guide/claude-kirby/
MLA: "Claude Kirby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claude-kirby/.
Chicago: "Claude Kirby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/claude-kirby/.
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