About Edmund Burton
Lived 1893 – 1916 (aged 22–23). Edmund Burton was an association football player.
Edmund Burton (1893 – 13 August 1916) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Bristol City.
Personal life Burton served as a private in the Durham Light Infantry during the First World War. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme on 13 August 1916 and was buried in Englebelmer Communal Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edmund Burton?
association football player (1893-1916)
When was Edmund Burton born?
Edmund Burton was born in 1893 in Dunston.
When did Edmund Burton die?
Edmund Burton died on 13 August 1916 in Somme.
What was Edmund Burton's occupation?
Edmund Burton was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edmund Burton (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edmund Burton. https://biography.guide/edmund-burton/
MLA: "Edmund Burton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edmund-burton/.
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