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James Neilson

1887 – 1917

Scottish footballer

Association football player

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About James Neilson

Lived 1887 – 1917 (aged 29). James Neilson was an association football player.

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Important facts

Born

7 November 1887, Ellon

Birth century

19th century

Died

28 October 1917, Thessaloniki

Occupation

Association football player

Also known as

James Hadden Neilson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Neilson's

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Neilson?

Scottish footballer (1887–1917)

When was James Neilson born?

James Neilson was born on 7 November 1887 in Ellon.

When did James Neilson die?

James Neilson died on 28 October 1917 in Thessaloniki.

What was James Neilson's occupation?

James Neilson was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Neilson

· Wikidata: Q27925492

· DBpedia: James Neilson (footballer)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Neilson. https://biography.guide/james-neilson/

MLA: "James Neilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-neilson/.

Chicago: "James Neilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-neilson/.

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