About George Ansell
Lived 1909 – 1988 (aged 78). George Ansell was a British association football player.
George Thomas Leonard Ansell (28 November 1909 – 7 October 1988) was an English footballer who played professionally as a forward for Brighton and Hove Albion and Norwich City.
Ansell was born in Worthing, Sussex, to George William Ansell and Rebecca Mary Hilda Ansell. In 1918, his father died of wounds received while serving with the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery in the First World War. His mother died suddenly of heart failure in 1930 while working as a domestic servant.
After retiring from football, Ansell became a teacher and was a Master at Kimbolton School, where he taught Latin.
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Who was George Ansell?
English footballer (1909-1988)
When was George Ansell born?
George Ansell was born on 28 November 1909 in Worthing.
When did George Ansell die?
George Ansell died on 7 October 1988 in Stafford.
What was George Ansell's occupation?
George Ansell was an association football player.
What nationality was George Ansell?
George Ansell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Ansell. https://biography.guide/george-ansell/
MLA: "George Ansell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-ansell/.
Chicago: "George Ansell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-ansell/.
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