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Joseph Farrall Wright

1827 – 1883

Anglican priest and founder of English football club Bolton Wanderers

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Lived 1827 – 1883 (aged 55–56). Joseph Farrall Wright was an anglican priest.

Joseph Farrall Wright (1827–1883) was a 19th-century Anglican priest who founded the historic English football club Bolton Wanderers.

Wright was educated at St Bees Theological College and ordained in 1852. After serving at Bolton-le-Moors he came to Christ Church in Bolton in 1871. In 1874 he founded a football club with a teacher, Thomas Ogden, from his church school for ex pupils which in 1877 became Bolton Wanderers. He was its first president.

He died in June 1883: his only son was John Wright, Archbishop of Sydney from 1909 until 1933.

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Important facts

Born

1827

Birth century

19th century

Died

1883

Occupation

Anglican priest

Education

St Bees Theological College

Also known as

Reverend Joseph Farrall Wright

People in Joseph Farrall Wright's life

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John

1881 – 1963

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John Wright

1861 – 1933

Anglican priest

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Farrall Wright?

Anglican priest and founder of English football club Bolton Wanderers

When was Joseph Farrall Wright born?

Joseph Farrall Wright was born in 1827.

When did Joseph Farrall Wright die?

Joseph Farrall Wright died in 1883.

What was Joseph Farrall Wright's occupation?

Joseph Farrall Wright was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Farrall Wright

· Wikidata: Q22019650

· DBpedia: Joseph Farrall Wright

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