About Charles Purdue
Lived 1874 – 1941 (aged 67). Charles Purdue was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Charles Alfred Purdue (10 June 1874 – 10 October 1941) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Purdue represented Southland at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side in 1901 and 1905, appearing in three matches including an international against the touring Australian team at Dunedin in 1905. Also playing in that match was his brother Pat Purdue, the pair becoming the first brothers to play in the same test for New Zealand.
Purdue died in Invercargill on 10 October 1941,
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Who was Charles Purdue?
New Zealand rugby union player (1874-1941)
When was Charles Purdue born?
Charles Purdue was born on 10 June 1874 in Mataura.
When did Charles Purdue die?
Charles Purdue died on 10 October 1941 in Invercargill.
What was Charles Purdue's occupation?
Charles Purdue was a rugby union player.
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Charles Purdue was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Purdue. https://biography.guide/charles-purdue/
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