Jock Taylor
Scottish footballer born 1886
About Jock Taylor
Lived 1886 – 1916 (aged 29–30). Jock Taylor was a British association football player and association football coach.
Personal life Taylor served as a private in the Royal Scots during the First World War and was killed on the Somme on 15 September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jock Taylor?
Scottish footballer born 1886
When was Jock Taylor born?
Jock Taylor was born in 1886 in Elgin.
When did Jock Taylor die?
Jock Taylor died on 15 September 1916 in Somme.
What was Jock Taylor's occupation?
Jock Taylor was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jock Taylor?
Jock Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jock Taylor (footballer, born 1885)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jock Taylor. https://biography.guide/jock-taylor-association-football-player-1886/
MLA: "Jock Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jock-taylor-association-football-player-1886/.
Chicago: "Jock Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jock-taylor-association-football-player-1886/.
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