Jack Charlton
English footballer and manager (1935-2020)
1935 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
English footballer and manager (1935-2020)
Born
May 8, 1935
Died
2020 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football coach, association football player, association football national coach
United KingdomBorn in AshingtonDied in Northumberland
1935
Born in Ashington (1935-05-08)
2020
Died in Northumberland
About
John Charlton was an English professional footballer and manager who played as a centre-back for Leeds United. He was part of the England national team that won the 1966 World Cup and managed the Republic of Ireland national team from 1986 to 1996, taking them to two World Cups and one European Championship. He was given Irish citizenship in 1996. He was the elder brother of Manchester United forward Bobby Charlton and one of his teammates in England's World Cup final victory.
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Who is Jack Charlton?+
John Charlton was an English professional footballer and manager who played as a centre-back for Leeds United. He was part of the England national team that won the 1966 World Cup and managed the Republic of Ireland national team from 1986 to 1996, taking them to two World Cups and one European Cham
What does the name Jack mean?+
The name Jack means "A unisex given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.. Etymology: From Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Hennequin, Jannequin and Janneken.". It is of English origin.
When was Jack Charlton born?+
Jack Charlton was born on May 8, 1935.
When did Jack Charlton die?+
Jack Charlton died in 2020, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A unisex given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.. Etymology: From Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Hennequin, Jannequin and Janneken.
The name Jack is of English origin, meaning "A unisex given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.. Etymology: From Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Hennequin, Jannequin and Janneken.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jack — May 8, 1935
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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