LC control no. | nr2003014274 |
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Descriptive conventions | rda |
Personal name heading | Charles, John, 1931-2004 |
Variant(s) | Charles, William John, 1931-2004 Gentle Giant, 1931-2004 Gigante Buono, 1931-2004 |
Associated country | Great Britain Wales |
Birth date | 1931-12-27 |
Death date | 2004-02-21 |
Place of birth | Swansea (Wales) |
Field of activity | Soccer |
Profession or occupation | Soccer players |
Found in | John Charles, Gentle Giant, 2003: p. 9 (b. Dec. 27, 1931 in Swansea, William John Charles) p. 79 (nickname Il Gigante Buono) Wikipedia, viewed 3 Jan. 2017 (William John Charles, CBE (27 December 1931 - 21 February 2004) was a Welsh international footballer who played for Leeds United and Juventus. Rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Britain. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, he was nicknamed Il Gigante Buono - The Gentle Giant) |
Associated language | eng |