About George King
Lived 1870 – 1916 (aged 45–46). George King was an association football player.
Personal life
King served as a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers during the First World War and was killed on the first day of the Somme in 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George King?
Scottish footballer
When was George King born?
George King was born in 1870 in Dunblane.
When did George King die?
George King died on 1 July 1916 in Somme.
What was George King's occupation?
George King was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George King (Scottish footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George King. https://biography.guide/george-king-association-football-player/
MLA: "George King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-king-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "George King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-king-association-football-player/.
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