About Hugh Neilson
Lived 1884 – 1930 (aged 46). Hugh Neilson was a British field hockey player.
Hugh Edwin Beaumont Neilson (5 May 1884 – 16 October 1930) was a Scottish field hockey player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he won the bronze medal as member of the Scotland team.
Biography Neilson was born in Glasgow, the son of steel founder and lost both parents by the age of 10.
He represented his country at tennis, badminton and field hockey and played club hockey for Rutherglen Hockey Club
He was a marine engineer by trade.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh Neilson?
Scottish field hockey player (1884-1930)
When was Hugh Neilson born?
Hugh Neilson was born on 5 May 1884 in Glasgow.
When did Hugh Neilson die?
Hugh Neilson died on 16 October 1930 in Glasgow.
What was Hugh Neilson's occupation?
Hugh Neilson was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Hugh Neilson?
Hugh Neilson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Neilson. https://biography.guide/hugh-neilson-field-hockey-player/
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