About Ernest Fookes
Lived 1874 – 1948 (aged 73). Ernest Fookes was a New Zealand and British rugby union player.
Dr. Ernest Faber Fookes (31 May 1874 – 3 March 1948) was a New Zealand-born rugby union wing who was capped for the England national team on ten occasions between 1896 and 1899.
Personal history Born in Waverley, Taranaki, New Zealand, Fookes travelled to England at the age of 15 where he received his college education before gaining his qualifications as a medical doctor in 1899. He married Winifred Laura Capel in 1905 and they had four children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest Fookes?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Ernest Fookes born?
Ernest Fookes was born on 31 May 1874 in Waverley.
When did Ernest Fookes die?
Ernest Fookes died on 3 March 1948 in New Plymouth.
What was Ernest Fookes's occupation?
Ernest Fookes was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ernest Fookes?
Ernest Fookes was New Zealand and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Fookes. https://biography.guide/ernest-fookes/
MLA: "Ernest Fookes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernest-fookes/.
Chicago: "Ernest Fookes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernest-fookes/.
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