About Donald Jowett
Lived 1866 – 1908 (aged 41). Donald Jowett was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Donald Jowett (4 December 1866 – 27 August 1908 ) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Heckmondwike, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to the 1896–97 Northern Rugby Football Union season, Heckmondwike was a rugby union club.
Background Don Jowett was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 41 in Heckmondwike, West Riding of Yorkshire.
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Who was Donald Jowett?
English rugby union footballer (1866–1908)
When was Donald Jowett born?
Donald Jowett was born on 4 December 1866.
When did Donald Jowett die?
Donald Jowett died on 27 August 1908 in Heckmondwike.
What was Donald Jowett's occupation?
Donald Jowett was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Donald Jowett?
Donald Jowett was British.
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