About Colin Campbell
Lived 1887 – 1955 (aged 67). Colin Campbell was a British field hockey player.
Colin Herbert Campbell (4 November 1887 – 25 August 1955) was a British field hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics as a member of the British field hockey team, which won the gold medal.
Biography During World War I Campbell served with the Royal Field Artillery.
Campbell played club hockey for Stafford, Wolverhampton
At the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, he represented Great Britain at the hockey tournament.
By trade, Campbell worked in the family businesses called The Campbell Tile Company and Mintons Chinaware, the latter of which was merged into the famous Royal Doulton company in 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Campbell?
British field hockey player, born 1887
When was Colin Campbell born?
Colin Campbell was born on 4 November 1887 in Rocester.
When did Colin Campbell die?
Colin Campbell died on 25 August 1955 in Stafford.
What was Colin Campbell's occupation?
Colin Campbell was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Colin Campbell?
Colin Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Colin Campbell (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Campbell. https://biography.guide/colin-campbell-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Colin Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-campbell-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "Colin Campbell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/colin-campbell-field-hockey-player/.
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