About Allen Arthur
Lived 1857 – 1923 (aged 66). Allen Arthur was a British rugby union player.
Sir Allan Arthur (1857-1923) was a Scotland international rugby football player. He later moved to India as a merchant, where he became a civil servant. He was knighted in 1900 for his Indian public service work. He was named as one of Queen Victoria's birthday knights.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Arthur went to school at Glasgow Academy and then Merchiston College.
International career
He was capped twice for between 1875 and 1876.
Business and Civil Service career
Allan's father, another Arthur Allan, was a merchant in the firm of Henry Montieith and Company.
He was elected four times as the president of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce. He retired in 1920. where he is buried.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allen Arthur?
Scottish rugby union player (1857-1923)
When was Allen Arthur born?
Allen Arthur was born on 3 April 1857.
When did Allen Arthur die?
Allen Arthur died on 9 October 1923 in Moffat.
What was Allen Arthur's occupation?
Allen Arthur was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Allen Arthur?
Allen Arthur was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Allan Arthur (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allen Arthur. https://biography.guide/allen-arthur/
MLA: "Allen Arthur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/allen-arthur/.
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