About Baby Michau
Lived 1890 – 1945 (aged 54). Baby Michau was a South African rugby union player.
Jacobus Malan "Baby" Michau (14 August 1890 – 20 June 1945) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Cradock, he attended Cradock High School before playing provincial rugby for Transvaal. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during their 1921 tour of New Zealand. He played as a lock for the 1st Test of the series, a 13–5 loss at Carisbrook. Michau died in 1945, in Boksburg, at the age of 54.
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Who was Baby Michau?
South African rugby union footballer
When was Baby Michau born?
Baby Michau was born on 14 August 1890 in Cradock.
When did Baby Michau die?
Baby Michau died on 20 June 1945 in Boksburg.
What was Baby Michau's occupation?
Baby Michau was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Baby Michau?
Baby Michau was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Baby Michau. https://biography.guide/baby-michau/
MLA: "Baby Michau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/baby-michau/.
Chicago: "Baby Michau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/baby-michau/.
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