About James Veitch
Lived 1862 – 1917 (aged 54). James Veitch was a rugby union player.
James Veitch (1862-1917) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Royal HSFP.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in the 1883 inter-city match.
He played for East of Scotland District in the 30 January 1886 match against West of Scotland District.
International career
He was capped 8 times for Scotland in the period 1882 to 1886.
Family
He was born to Agnes Pringle and Andrew Veitch.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Veitch?
rugby player
When was James Veitch born?
James Veitch was born on 16 September 1862.
When did James Veitch die?
James Veitch died on 22 January 1917.
What was James Veitch's occupation?
James Veitch was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Veitch (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Veitch. https://biography.guide/james-veitch-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "James Veitch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-veitch-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "James Veitch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-veitch-rugby-union-player/.
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