William Webb Ellis

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As per our current Database, William Webb Ellis is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 William Webb Ellis - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, William Webb Ellis is 218 years, 0 months and 24 days old. William Webb Ellis will celebrate 219rd birthday on a Monday 24th of November 2025. Below we countdown to William Webb Ellis upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

William Webb Ellis’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William Webb Ellis was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

About

Anglican priest who allegedly invented the sport of rugby. The winner of the Rugby World Cup receives the William Webb Ellis Cup, a prize named in Ellis' memory.

Before Fame

He was a cricketer while studying at the Rugby School in Warwickshire, England. He went on to play the sport at Brasenose College, Oxford.

Trivia

One of Ellis' Rugby School classmates, Matthew Bloxam (an amateur historian and archaeologist), claimed that Ellis had been the originator of the game of rugby.

Family Life

His father died in combat during the Peninsular War of 1811.

Associated With

Like Abner Doubleday, who possibly invented baseball, Ellis was a potential founder of a popular sport.

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