About Alexander Aitken
Lived 1869 – 1925 (aged 55–56). Alexander Aitken was a rugby union player.
Alexander Aitken (8 January 1869 – 7 July 1925) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Aitken played club rugby for Edinburgh Institution F.P.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the 1888 inter-city match.
International career
He was capped just the once for Scotland, in 1889. He played in the match against Ireland on 16 February.
Family
His father was Alexander Dunn Aitken (1818–1902) and his mother was Elizabeth Smith McClelland (1832–1915). He was one of their ten children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alexander Aitken?
rugby player
When was Alexander Aitken born?
Alexander Aitken was born in 1869.
When did Alexander Aitken die?
Alexander Aitken died in 1925.
What was Alexander Aitken's occupation?
Alexander Aitken was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alexander Aitken (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Aitken. https://biography.guide/alexander-aitken-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Alexander Aitken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alexander-aitken-rugby-union-player/.
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