Ernest Needham

English footballer (1873-1936)
Person human Q3057106
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Summary

Ernest Needham was born on January 21, 1873[1], in Chesterfield[2]. He died on March 8, 1936[3], in Chesterfield[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and cricketer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Member of sports team: Sheffield United F.C.[11], England men's national association football team[12]
  • Position played on team / speciality: wing half[13]
  • Sport: cricket[14], association football[15]
  • Family name: Needham[16]
  • Given name: Ernest[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
  • Country for sport: England[19]
  • Name in native language: Ernest Needham[20]
  • Height: 167 cm[21]

Why It Matters

Ernest Needham has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Needham born?

Ernest Needham's place of birth was Chesterfield[2].

Where did Ernest Needham die?

Ernest Needham passed away in Chesterfield[4].

What did Ernest Needham do for work?

Ernest Needham worked as an association football player[5] and cricketer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Nokya · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country for sport → England
    Occupation → —
    Place of birth → Chesterfield
    Sport → cricket, association football
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