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A. G. G. Asher

1861 – 1930

Scottish sportsman

Cricketer Rugby union player
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About A. G. G. Asher

Lived 1861 – 1930 (aged 68). A. G. G. Asher was an Indian cricketer and rugby union player.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Grant-Asher went to Loretto School, and went up to Brasenose College, Oxford after that.

He played for Oxford University RFC,

He was capped by East of Scotland District for their match against West of Scotland District. This was at the end of January 1886; and he was now with Fettesian-Lorettonians.

International career

One of the earliest Scottish players, he was capped 7 times for between 1882 and 1886.

R.J. Phillips, the first historian of Scottish rugby said: "no one has arisen to bear comparison with A.R. Don Wauchope at quarter or half back, where he and A.G.G. Asher still hold claim as the greatest pair to have played together for their country."

Administrative career

He was president of the Scottish Rugby Union from 1929 to 1930. He also played for the Scotland national cricket team. and knighted in the 1927 Birthday Honours.

Death

He is buried in the churchyard of Insh Church, Kincraig, near Kingussie, Highland.

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Important facts

Born
18 December 1861, Pune
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 June 1930, Kingussie
Occupation
Cricketer, rugby union player
Nationality
British Raj
Education
Loretto School, Brasenose College
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Augustus Gordon Grant Asher, Sir Augustus Gordon Grant-Asher

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Frequently asked questions

Who was A. G. G. Asher?

Scottish sportsman (1861-1930)

When was A. G. G. Asher born?

A. G. G. Asher was born on 18 December 1861 in Pune.

When did A. G. G. Asher die?

A. G. G. Asher died on 15 June 1930 in Kingussie.

What was A. G. G. Asher's occupation?

A. G. G. Asher was a cricketer and rugby union player.

What nationality was A. G. G. Asher?

A. G. G. Asher was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. G. G. Asher

· Wikidata: Q4647168

· DBpedia: A. G. G. Asher

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