John Charles Thring

John Charles Thring
Born	(1824-06-11)June 11, 1824 Alford, Somerset
Died	October 3, 1909(1909-10-03) (aged 85) Dunmow, Essex
Nationality	English
Other names	J. C. Thring, Charles Thring
Occupation(s)	Clergyman, teacher
Known for	Contribution to history of association football
Notable work	The Simplest Game
Parents	Rev. John Gale Dalton Thring (father) Sarah Thring (née Jenkyns) (mother)
Family	Theodore Thring (brother) Henry Thring (brother) Godfrey Thring (brother) Edward Thring (brother)

John Charles Thring (11 June 1824 – 3 October 1909), known during his life as "Charles Thring" or "J. C. Thring", was an English clergyman and teacher, notable for his contributions to the early history of association football.