About William Mortimer
Lived 1874 – 1916 (aged 42). William Mortimer was a British rugby union player.
William Mortimer (2 April 1874 – 31 October 1916) was an English rugby union forward who played club rugby for Marlborough Nomads and was capped for England, and was part of the British Isles tour to South Africa in 1896.
Early life Mortimer was born in Warrington, Cheshire in 1874 to William Mortimer of Frodsham. He was educated at Marlborough College before matriculating to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1893. He worked on the London Stock Exchange.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Mortimer?
English rugby union footballer
When was William Mortimer born?
William Mortimer was born on 2 April 1874 in Warrington.
When did William Mortimer die?
William Mortimer died on 31 October 1916 in Crowborough.
What was William Mortimer's occupation?
William Mortimer was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Mortimer?
William Mortimer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Mortimer (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Mortimer. https://biography.guide/william-mortimer-rugby-union-player/
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