William Rawson
William Rawson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 14 October 1854 Cape Town, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 4 November 1932 (aged 78) Whitchurch, Oxfordshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Westminster School, London | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Footballer Football referee Schoolteacher Businessman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Known for | The FA Committee member | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Alica Maud Fife (m. 1891) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Father | Rawson W. Rawson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Herbert Rawson (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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William Stepney Rawson (14 October 1854 – 4 November 1932) was an amateur footballer who played at full-back in the 1870s, and was also an FA Cup Final referee in 1876. Born in Cape Colony, he played for the England national team.