About Ernest Cheston
Lived 1848 – 1918 (aged 69). Ernest Cheston was a British rugby union player.
Ernest Cheston was a rugby union international who represented England from 1873 to 1876. where he was the captain of the school rugby XX. He went on to study at Merton College, Oxford, from 1 February 1868 to 1872 where he was captain of the Boat Club.
Rugby union career Cheston made his international debut on 3 March 1873 at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow in the Scotland vs England match. Of the five matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on three occasions. He played his final match for England on 6 March 1876 at The Oval in the England vs Scotland match.
Career Cheston became a solicitor operating from Great Winchester Street.
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Who was Ernest Cheston?
English rugby union player (1848-1918)
When was Ernest Cheston born?
Ernest Cheston was born on 24 October 1848 in London Borough of Hackney.
When did Ernest Cheston die?
Ernest Cheston died on 9 July 1918.
What was Ernest Cheston's occupation?
Ernest Cheston was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ernest Cheston?
Ernest Cheston was British.
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