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 (218 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,731 | $1,380,000 | 797$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 14,731 | $1,380,000 | 797$ |
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William Webb Ellis is noted for picking up the ball and running with it, grounding it in France.
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