About Charlie Chignell
Lived 1866 – 1952 (aged 86). Charlie Chignell was a South African rugby union player.
Thomas William "Charlie" Chignell (28 April 1866 – 17 November 1952) was an England-born South African international rugby union player, he played provincial rugby for Western Province. Chignell made his only appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. He played as a forward in the 3rd Test of the three match series, at the Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, Great Britain won the game 4–0. Chignell died in 1952, in Cape Town, at the age of 86.
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Who was Charlie Chignell?
South African rugby union player
When was Charlie Chignell born?
Charlie Chignell was born on 28 April 1866 in Heavitree.
When did Charlie Chignell die?
Charlie Chignell died on 17 November 1952 in Cape Town.
What was Charlie Chignell's occupation?
Charlie Chignell was a rugby union player.
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Charlie Chignell was South African.
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