William Webb Ellis
William Webb Ellis is famously credited with the invention of rugby by picking up a ball and running with it during a football match in the 19th century, a pivotal moment in the history of the sport.
Born on Nov 24, 1806 (219 years old)
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Romania:
William Webb Ellis was the inventor of rugby, buried in the Cimetière du Vieux-Château.
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Australia:
William Webb Ellis is noted for picking up the ball and running with it, grounding it in France.
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