Francis Marindin
Colonel Sir Francis Arthur Marindin, KCMG (1 May 1838 – 21 April 1900) served with the Royal Engineers and was a key figure in the early development of association football. He was later knighted for his work in public services.
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Marindin c. 1892 | |||||||||||||||||
Born | Weymouth, Dorset, England | 1 May 1838||||||||||||||||
Died | 21 April 1900 61) Hans Crescent, London, England | (aged||||||||||||||||
Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||||
Education | Eton College Royal Military Academy, Woolwich | ||||||||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Football player Football executive Soldier Inspecting officer of railways | ||||||||||||||||
Known for | Founder and player of Royal Engineers AFC President of The FA (1874–90) | ||||||||||||||||
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Service/ | British Army | ||||||||||||||||
Years of service | 1854–1879 | ||||||||||||||||
Rank | Colonel | ||||||||||||||||
Unit | Royal Engineers | ||||||||||||||||
Battles/wars | Crimean War | ||||||||||||||||
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