George Rowland Hill
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Sir George Rowland Hill (21 January 1855 – 25 April 1928) was an English sporting administrator, official and referee, who is most notable for his role as the Secretary and later President of the Rugby Football Union (RFU).[1] Hill gave 49 years service to the RFU, and in 1927 became the first person to be knighted for services to the sport of rugby union.[2]
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(1855-01-21)21 January 1855 Greenwich, England | ||
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Died | 25 April 1928(1928-04-25) (aged 73) |
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