About Arthur Forrest
Lived 1859 – 1936 (aged 76). Arthur Forrest was a rugby union player.
Arthur James Forrest (13 October 1859 — 13 July 1936) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Dublin, Forrest was educated at England's Cheltenham College, where was head boy. He was rugby captain of the Cheltenham College first XV and also captained the college's cricket XI. On his return home, Forrest played for the Dublin Wanderers club and was capped eight times as a forward for Ireland from 1880 and 1885, which included periods as captain. He also captained Yorkshire for two seasons.
Forrest managed the estates of the Duke of Bedfordshire and lived his later years in Thorp Arch, Yorkshire. He was made a Member of the Victorian Order for his contributions to forestry and served on the Wetherby Rural Council.
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Who was Arthur Forrest?
Irish rugby union player (1859-1936)
When was Arthur Forrest born?
Arthur Forrest was born on 13 October 1859 in Dublin.
When did Arthur Forrest die?
Arthur Forrest died on 13 July 1936 in Wetherby.
What was Arthur Forrest's occupation?
Arthur Forrest was a rugby union player.
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· DBpedia: Arthur Forrest (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Forrest. https://biography.guide/arthur-forrest-rugby-union-player/
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