John Blackburn
Scottish footballer
About John Blackburn
Lived 1851 – 1927 (aged 76). John Blackburn was a British association football player and association football coach.
Colonel John Edward Blackburn (30 April 1851 – 29 September 1927) was a Scottish footballer and soldier.
In 1869, he entered the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich and was commissioned in the Royal Engineers in 1871. He played for the Royal Engineers A.F.C. and Scotland.
He was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1917 New Year Honours for services during the First World War.
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Who was John Blackburn?
Scottish footballer (1851-1927)
When was John Blackburn born?
John Blackburn was born on 30 April 1851.
When did John Blackburn die?
John Blackburn died on 29 September 1927.
What was John Blackburn's occupation?
John Blackburn was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Blackburn?
John Blackburn was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Blackburn (footballer)
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