About Frederick Maxwell
Lived 1849 – 1881 (aged 32). Frederick Maxwell was a British rugby union player.
Frederick Maxwell (10 January 1849 – 15 January 1881) was a Scottish former international rugby union player who played for the Royal Engineers rugby union side. He was a Forward.
Rugby union career
Amateur career
Maxwell played rugby for the Royal Engineers.
International career
He was capped once for Scotland. His sole international appearance came in the second international match in 1872 playing against England at The Oval, London.
Cricket career
Maxwell also played cricket for the Royal Engineers in the period 1869 - 1875
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frederick Maxwell?
Scottish international rugby union player (1849-1881)
When was Frederick Maxwell born?
Frederick Maxwell was born on 10 January 1849 in Devonport.
When did Frederick Maxwell die?
Frederick Maxwell died on 15 January 1881 in Secunderabad.
What was Frederick Maxwell's occupation?
Frederick Maxwell was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Frederick Maxwell?
Frederick Maxwell was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Frederick Maxwell
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frederick Maxwell. https://biography.guide/frederick-maxwell/
MLA: "Frederick Maxwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frederick-maxwell/.
Chicago: "Frederick Maxwell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frederick-maxwell/.
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