About Geoffrey Schute
Born 1890. Geoffrey Schute was a rugby union player and military personnel.
Frederick Geoffrey Schute (born 5 October 1890) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Schute was born in Dublin North and attended Dublin University, where he played rugby.
A forward, Schute was a son of former player Frederick Schute and the two were the first father son combination to represent Ireland. He debuted in Ireland's match against the 1912–13 Springboks at Lansdowne Road.
Schute immigrated to Australia in 1914, but returned to Europe soon after, serving in Flanders with the Royal Irish Fusiliers during World War I. His brother John Hartley Schute was killed in action.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Geoffrey Schute?
rugby player
When was Geoffrey Schute born?
Geoffrey Schute was born on 5 October 1890.
What was Geoffrey Schute's occupation?
Geoffrey Schute was a rugby union player and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Geoffrey Schute. https://biography.guide/geoffrey-schute/
MLA: "Geoffrey Schute." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/geoffrey-schute/.
Chicago: "Geoffrey Schute." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/geoffrey-schute/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC