About William Sharp
Lived 1889 – 1915 (aged 25–26). William Sharp was an association football player.
Personal life
Prior to the First World War, Sharp was employed as a book-keeper with Harvey's in Saucel, Glasgow. In October 1914, two months after Britain's entry into the First World War, Sharp enlisted as a guardsman in the Scots Guards.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Sharp?
Scottish footballer (1889-1915)
When was William Sharp born?
William Sharp was born in 1889 in Paisley.
When did William Sharp die?
William Sharp died on 8 July 1915 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was William Sharp's occupation?
William Sharp was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Sharp (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Sharp. https://biography.guide/william-sharp-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Sharp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-sharp-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William Sharp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-sharp-association-football-player/.
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