John Charles
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Summary
John Charles was born on December 27, 1931[1], in Cwmbwrla[2]. He died on February 21, 2004[3], in Wakefield[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and athlete[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,934 views/month, #7,034 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[10]
- Member of: The Magic Trio[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of sports team: Juventus FC[13], Cardiff City F.C.[14], Leeds United F.C.[15], Hereford United F.C.[16], Merthyr Tydfil F.C.[17], AS Roma[18], Swansea City A.F.C.[19], Wales men's national association football team[20]
- Commons category: John Charles[21]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[22]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[23]
- Sport: association football[24]
- Family name: Charles[25]
- Given name: John[26]
- Pseudonym: Il Gigante Buono[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Participant in: 1958 FIFA World Cup[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Country for sport: Wales[31]
- Name in native language: John Charles[32]
- Height: 188 cm[33]
- Mass: 89 kg[34]
- Sibling: Mel Charles[35]
- Coach of sports team: Hereford United F.C.[36]
Why It Matters
John Charles has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was John Charles born?
John Charles's place of birth was Cwmbwrla[2].
Where did John Charles die?
John Charles passed away in Wakefield[4].
What did John Charles do for work?
John Charles worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and athlete[7].
What awards did John Charles receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[10].