About William Burgess
Lived 1897 – 1968 (aged 70–71). William Burgess was a British rugby league player.
William Burgess (8 May 1897 – November 1968) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow, as a .
Personal life Burgess was the father of the rugby league footballer; Bill Burgess.
Outside of rugby league Following his retirement from playing rugby league, Bill Burgess was the Landlord of the Washington Hotel, Roose Road, Barrow-in-Furness
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Burgess?
English rugby league footballer (born 1897)
When was William Burgess born?
William Burgess was born in 1897 in Barrow-in-Furness.
When did William Burgess die?
William Burgess died in 1968.
What was William Burgess's occupation?
William Burgess was a rugby league player.
What nationality was William Burgess?
William Burgess was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Burgess (rugby league, born 1897)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Burgess. https://biography.guide/william-burgess/
MLA: "William Burgess." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-burgess/.
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