John Charles Thring

John Charles Thring
Born(1824-06-11)June 11, 1824
Alford, Somerset
DiedOctober 3, 1909(1909-10-03) (aged 85)
Dunmow, Essex
NationalityEnglish
Other namesJ. C. Thring, Charles Thring
Occupation(s)Clergyman, teacher
Known forContribution to history of association football
Notable workThe Simplest Game
Parents
  • Rev. John Gale Dalton Thring (father)
  • Sarah Thring (née Jenkyns) (mother)
Family

John Charles Thring (11 June 1824 – 3 October 1909), known during his life as Charles Thring or J. C. Thring, was an English clergyman and teacher, notable for his contributions to the early history of association football.

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