About Charles Shepherd
Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 81). Charles Shepherd was a British field hockey player.
Charles Woolley Shepherd (27 February 1887 – 31 July 1968) was a field hockey player from Wales who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics with the Welsh team and won the bronze medal.
Biography Shepherd was born in Barbados, the son of a doctor. In 1891, the family moved to Cardiff in Wales and after studying Cardiff College, London University, and Charing Cross Hospital, Shepherd would follow his father's trade by becoming a GP himself.
He made his debut for Wales against Scotland in 1907 and played club hockey for Whitchurch Hockey Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Shepherd?
Welsh field hockey player (1887–1968)
When was Charles Shepherd born?
Charles Shepherd was born on 27 February 1887 in Barbados.
When did Charles Shepherd die?
Charles Shepherd died on 31 July 1968 in Cardiff.
What was Charles Shepherd's occupation?
Charles Shepherd was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Charles Shepherd?
Charles Shepherd was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Shepherd (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Shepherd. https://biography.guide/charles-shepherd-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Charles Shepherd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-shepherd-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "Charles Shepherd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-shepherd-field-hockey-player/.
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