James Charles
English football club administrator
About James Charles
Lived 1851 – 1939 (aged 88). James Charles was a business management, sports executive and association football player.
James Charles (13 November 1851 – 20 December 1939) was one of the founding members of the Richmond Football Club.
He was Richmond's inaugural Club Secretary, serving in 1885 and 1886, at the same time as being the club's delegate to the Victorian Football Association. He then served on the Richmond Committee in 1887, 1888 and 1896.
He was made the first life member of the Richmond Football Club in 1895 and was posthumously inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in its inaugural year, 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Charles?
English football club administrator (1851-1939)
When was James Charles born?
James Charles was born on 13 November 1851 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did James Charles die?
James Charles died on 20 December 1939 in Melbourne.
What was James Charles's occupation?
James Charles was a business management, sports executive and association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Charles (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Charles. https://biography.guide/james-charles-business-management/
MLA: "James Charles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-charles-business-management/.
Chicago: "James Charles." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-charles-business-management/.
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