About Arthur John
Lived 1900 – 1929 (aged 29). Arthur John was a rugby union player.
David Arthur John (11 May 1900 — 16 August 1929) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
John was born in Gowerton and educated at Gowerton Council School.
An inside-half, John was capped five times for Wales, with one cap in 1925 and a further three in 1928. He formed a successful halfback partnership with Dai John (no relation) at Llanelly RFC, where he spent five seasons, and also played some rugby for Bedford while working in England.
John died in a London hospital in 1929 at the age of 29, having been ill for over a year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur John?
Welsh international rugby union player
When was Arthur John born?
Arthur John was born on 11 May 1900 in Gowerton.
When did Arthur John die?
Arthur John died on 16 August 1929 in Chelsea.
What was Arthur John's occupation?
Arthur John was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur John (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur John. https://biography.guide/arthur-john-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Arthur John." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-john-rugby-union-player/.
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