About Arthur Sowden
Lived 1878 – 1954 (aged 76). Arthur Sowden was an Australian australian rules football player.
Arthur Sowden (6 April 1878 – 24 December 1954) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Sowden played as a wingman and represented the VFL in an interstate fixture against South Australia in 1902. He was captain of Melbourne in the 1906 VFL season, his last.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Sowden?
Australian rules footballer
When was Arthur Sowden born?
Arthur Sowden was born on 6 April 1878 in Chelsea.
When did Arthur Sowden die?
Arthur Sowden died on 24 December 1954 in Caulfield.
What was Arthur Sowden's occupation?
Arthur Sowden was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Arthur Sowden?
Arthur Sowden was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Sowden. https://biography.guide/arthur-sowden/
MLA: "Arthur Sowden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-sowden/.
Chicago: "Arthur Sowden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-sowden/.
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