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James Campbell

1858 – 1902

Canadian-Scottish rugby player

Rugby union player
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About James Campbell

Lived 1858 – 1902 (aged 43). James Campbell was a Canadian and British rugby union player.

James Alexander Campbell (1 July 1858 – 19 June 1902) was a Scotland international rugby union player.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Campbell attended Merchiston Castle School, which he was attending when capped in 1878.

He was capped by West of Scotland District for their match against East of Scotland District on 5 February 1881.

International career

He made his debut for Scotland in 1878 at the young age of 19.

He was capped for Scotland between 1878 and 1881, and he was amongst the youngest player ever to be capped for Scotland – he was nearly twenty years old when he was capped against on 4 March 1878.

He earned a total of 5 caps for Scotland.

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Important facts

Born
1 July 1858, Lake Athabasca
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 June 1902, Winnipeg
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Merchiston Castle School
Also known as
James Alexander Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Campbell?

Canadian-Scottish rugby player

When was James Campbell born?

James Campbell was born on 1 July 1858 in Lake Athabasca.

When did James Campbell die?

James Campbell died on 20 June 1902 in Winnipeg.

What was James Campbell's occupation?

James Campbell was a rugby union player.

What nationality was James Campbell?

James Campbell was Canadian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Campbell

· Wikidata: Q6130956

· DBpedia: James Campbell (rugby union)

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