About George Macleod
Born 1858. George Macleod was a rugby union player.
George Macleod was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh Academicals.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the inter-city match of 1 December 1877.
International career
He played twice for Scotland. His debut was the 4 March 1878 match against England at The Oval.
He second and final cap was against Ireland in Glasgow on 18 February 1882.
Family
He was born to Gordon Macleod and Mary Ramsay Leslie. He had two sisters: Mary Wilhelmina Louisa Macleod and Henrietta Preston Macleod. His mother Mary died when he was only three; his father Gordon died 12 years later.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Macleod?
Scotland international rugby union player
When was George Macleod born?
George Macleod was born on 6 May 1858.
What was George Macleod's occupation?
George Macleod was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Macleod (rugby union)
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