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Ivor Davies

1892 – 1959

British rugby player

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Lived 1892 – 1959 (aged 67). Ivor Davies was a British rugby union player.

Ivor Thomas Davies (6 April 1892 – 2 July 1959) was a Welsh international rugby union player who played club rugby predominantly for Llanelli. Davies earned three caps for Wales before his career was disrupted by the outbreak of the First World War, in which he served.

Personal history Davies was born in Carmarthen in 1892. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School then St David's College School in Lampeter before matriculating to St David's College. A civil servant by profession with the outbreak of the First World War he joined the British Army. Davies served in both the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) and the Machine Gun Corps. Davies played in two more matches for Wales, the final two games of the 1914 Championship, against Ireland and France. Davies may have played more games for Wales, but his career was halted by the outbreak of the First World War. Before retiring, Davies turned out for London Welsh RFC.

International games played Wales 1914 1914 1914

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Who was Ivor Davies?

British rugby player (1892-1959)

When was Ivor Davies born?

Ivor Davies was born on 6 April 1892 in Carmarthen.

When did Ivor Davies die?

Ivor Davies died on 2 July 1959.

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Ivor Davies was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Ivor Davies?

Ivor Davies was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivor Davies

· Wikidata: Q21999647

· DBpedia: Ivor Davies (rugby union, born 1892)

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