About James Thomson
Lived 1846 – 1933 (aged 87). James Thomson was a British association football player.
James John Thomson (25 December 1851 – 23 July 1915) was a Scottish footballer who played in three international matches for Scotland. Thomson appeared in the first official international football match, a goalless draw with England, and also took part in the fixture in the two subsequent years. Like the majority of the earliest Scotland internationals, he played club football with Queen's Park, winning the inaugural edition of the Scottish Cup in 1874 as team captain, before relocating to London on business shortly afterwards.
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Who was James Thomson?
Scottish footballer (19th century)
When was James Thomson born?
James Thomson was born on 26 March 1846 in Scotland.
When did James Thomson die?
James Thomson died on 22 July 1933 in London.
What was James Thomson's occupation?
James Thomson was an association football player.
What nationality was James Thomson?
James Thomson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Thomson. https://biography.guide/james-thomson-association-football-player-1846/
MLA: "James Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-thomson-association-football-player-1846/.
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