historians as an origin myth. The Webb Ellis Cup is presented to the winners of the Rugby World Cup. William Webb Ellis was born in Salford, Lancashire... 18 KB (2,148 words) - 17:19, 9 March 2024 |
William Webb Ellis (1806–1872), Anglican clergyman, allegedly the inventor of rugby football Billy Ellis (1895–1939), English footballer Bill Ellis (1919–2007)... 3 KB (444 words) - 17:29, 21 April 2024 |
Matthew Bloxam (section William Webb Ellis story) Gothic architecture. He was the original source of the legend of William Webb Ellis' invention of the game of Rugby football. Bloxam was born on 12 May... 7 KB (914 words) - 03:58, 23 September 2023 |
Warwickshire, England, near Rugby School. It takes its name from William Webb Ellis who is credited with inventing the game of Rugby football. The building... 3 KB (288 words) - 18:57, 5 April 2023 |
in the bicentenary year of the purported invention of the sport by William Webb Ellis. The tournament was scheduled to last six weeks, but in February 2021... 71 KB (3,186 words) - 05:03, 16 April 2024 |
became increasingly influential in late 19th century science. Rev. William Webb Ellis (1806–1872) was an Anglican clergyman who is famous for allegedly... 11 KB (1,298 words) - 22:10, 4 March 2024 |