About Francis Jervis
Lived 1870 – 1952 (aged 81). Francis Jervis was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Francis Mahon Jervis (26 December 1870 – 20 December 1952) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Jervis represented . He was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1893 tour of Australia, playing in 10 of the 11 matches and scoring 38 points in all, making him the highest scorer on tour.
His great grandsons are former New Zealand cricketers, Martin and Jeff Crowe through his daughter Ngaire.
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Who was Francis Jervis?
New Zealand rugby union player (1870-1952)
When was Francis Jervis born?
Francis Jervis was born on 26 December 1870 in Auckland.
When did Francis Jervis die?
Francis Jervis died on 20 December 1952 in Lower Hutt.
What was Francis Jervis's occupation?
Francis Jervis was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Francis Jervis?
Francis Jervis was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Jervis. https://biography.guide/francis-jervis/
MLA: "Francis Jervis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-jervis/.
Chicago: "Francis Jervis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-jervis/.
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