About George Thomson
Lived 1856 – 1899 (aged 42). George Thomson was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
George Thomas Thomson (26 November 1856 – 31 October 1899) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s and 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax, in the forwards, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Halifax was a rugby union club.
Background George Thomson was born in Skircoat, Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died in Sydney, Australia.
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Who was George Thomson?
English rugby union footballer
When was George Thomson born?
George Thomson was born on 26 November 1856 in Halifax.
When did George Thomson die?
George Thomson died on 31 October 1899 in Sydney.
What was George Thomson's occupation?
George Thomson was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was George Thomson?
George Thomson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Thomson (rugby union, born 1856)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Thomson. https://biography.guide/george-thomson-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "George Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-thomson-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "George Thomson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-thomson-rugby-league-player/.
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