Charles Morice

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Charles John Morice (27 May 1850 – 17 June 1932) was an English

forward in the first international match against Scotland
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Early life and education

Morice was born in London, the son of Sophia (née Levien) and Charles Walter Morice.[1] He was educated at Harrow School.[2]

Football career

On leaving school he joined

outside left in England's first ever international match against Scotland on 30 November 1872. He was also a member of the Wanderers club.[3]

Business career

In his professional life he worked at the London Stock Exchange.[3]

Family

With his wife, Rebecca Garnett, he had a daughter, Muriel Rose Morice. Through Muriel, he is the great-grandfather of actors Edward Fox and James Fox.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Alexander W S.; Young, James; Craighead, J. (1860). A short memoir of James Young, merchant burgess of Aberdeen, and Rachel Cruickshank, his spouse. J. Craighead. p. 39. Sophia Levien Charles Walter Morice.
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  4. ^ Barratt, Nick (26 May 2007). "Family detective". The Daily Telegraph. London.
  5. ^ "Charles Morice: Profile". englandfootballonline. Retrieved 20 December 2014.

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