About William Rose
Lived 1861 – 1937 (aged 75). William Rose was a British association football player.
Later life and death By 1891 he was the hotel manager of a pub in Wolverhampton, where his younger brother was a barman. By 1901 he was a 'beerhouse keeper' in Crewe, and by 1911 he was the manager of a pub in Birmingham. He also worked as a tobacconist in Bordesley.
He slipped outside of a shop and died on 2 February 1937, age 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Rose?
English footballer (1861-1937)
When was William Rose born?
William Rose was born on 4 March 1861 in London.
When did William Rose die?
William Rose died on 4 February 1937 in Birmingham.
What was William Rose's occupation?
William Rose was an association football player.
What nationality was William Rose?
William Rose was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Rose (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Rose. https://biography.guide/william-rose-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Rose." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-rose-association-football-player/.
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