About Francis Moncreiff
Lived 1849 – 1900 (aged 50). Francis Moncreiff was a British rugby union player.
Hon. Francis Jeffrey Moncreiff (27 August 1849 – 30 May 1900) was a Scottish rugby union player, and 's first captain, making him one of the first two captains in international rugby. He was capped on three occasions between 1871 and 1873 for . He attended Edinburgh Academy. On 29 October 1880, he married Mildred Fitzherbert, daughter of Lt Colonel Richard Henry Fitzherbert.
Rugby career On 27 March 1871, Moncreiff was selected to represent Scotland in the first international rugby union game and to captain the team. He played club rugby for Edinburgh Academicals.
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Who was Francis Moncreiff?
Scottish rugby union player (1849-1900)
When was Francis Moncreiff born?
Francis Moncreiff was born on 27 August 1849 in Midlothian.
When did Francis Moncreiff die?
Francis Moncreiff died on 30 May 1900 in Edinburgh.
What was Francis Moncreiff's occupation?
Francis Moncreiff was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Francis Moncreiff?
Francis Moncreiff was British.
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