Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Prest Biography and Timeline

Follow William Prest through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

William Prest, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1857–1857Years on this page

1857

Early Club Rules Development

Club Founder · Sheffield · Sport / Football

Prest helped establish Sheffield FC and its early rules, contributing to the organised form of football played in the city.

Records, sources and methodology

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