William Hopper
Scottish industrialist
About William Hopper
Lived 1816 – 1885 (aged 68–69).
William Hopper(22 June, 1816, Penicuik – 23 April, 1885, Moscow) was a Scottish industrialist who moved to Moscow to found a machine tool factory there in 1847. He played an important role in introducing rugby and association football into Imperial Russia.
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Who was William Hopper?
Scottish industrialist
When was William Hopper born?
William Hopper was born in 1816.
When did William Hopper die?
William Hopper died in 1885.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Hopper (industrialist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hopper. https://biography.guide/william-hopper-1816/
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