About Henry Gorton
Lived 1871 – 1900 (aged 28). Henry Gorton was a rugby union player.
Henry Gorton (28 October 1871 – 10 January 1900) was an English born South African international rugby union player who played as a forward.
He made 1 appearance for South Africa against the British Lions in 1896.
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Who was Henry Gorton?
South African rugby union player (b. 1872, d. 1950)
When was Henry Gorton born?
Henry Gorton was born on 28 October 1871 in Burton upon Trent.
When did Henry Gorton die?
Henry Gorton died on 10 January 1900.
What was Henry Gorton's occupation?
Henry Gorton was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Gorton. https://biography.guide/henry-gorton/
MLA: "Henry Gorton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-gorton/.
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