About William Brown
Lived 1885 – 1915 (aged 30). William Brown was an association football player.
William Brown (29 July 1885 – 25 September 1915) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside-right in the Scottish Football League for Dundee Hibernian.
Personal life Brown served as a private in the Black Watch during the First World War. He was killed on the Western Front on 25 September 1915 and is commemorated at the Loos Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Brown?
Scottish footballer (born 1885)
When was William Brown born?
William Brown was born on 29 July 1885 in Dundee.
When did William Brown die?
William Brown died on 25 September 1915 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was William Brown's occupation?
William Brown was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Brown (footballer, born July 1885)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Brown. https://biography.guide/william-brown-association-football-player-1885-q3e984942/
MLA: "William Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-brown-association-football-player-1885-q3e984942/.
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