About George Maxwell
Lived 1892 – 1961 (aged 68). George Maxwell was a rugby union player.
Georgius Henry Hope Patrick Maxwell (18 October 1892 – 21 February 1961) was a Scottish international rugby union player active in the early 20th century.
Maxwell was a sizeable wing-forward known for his temperament when it came to big matches. He had a tendency to catch with only one hand, which could make his ball gathering unreliable, and was used as an occasional goal–kicker. Capped 13 times for Scotland, Maxwell featured in international rugby both sides of World War I, from the 1913 Five Nations to his last appearance in the 1922 Calcutta Cup. He played club rugby for Edinburgh Academicals, London Scottish and the Royal Air Force.
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Who was George Maxwell?
rugby player
When was George Maxwell born?
George Maxwell was born on 18 October 1892.
When did George Maxwell die?
George Maxwell died on 21 February 1961.
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George Maxwell was a rugby union player.
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· DBpedia: George Maxwell (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Maxwell. https://biography.guide/george-maxwell-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "George Maxwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-maxwell-rugby-union-player/.
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