John Gillespie
Scottish rugby union player
About John Gillespie
Lived 1879 – 1943 (aged 64). John Gillespie was a British rugby union player, rugby union match official and chartered accountant.
John Imrie Gillespie (16 January 1879 – 5 December 1943 ), known as Jimmy Gillespie, was a Scottish international rugby union player, who played for and the Lions.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
At club level he played for Edinburgh Academicals.
Provincial career
He was capped by Edinburgh District in 1898. and amassed four points in the first Test, the British failing to score in the second and third tests.
Referee career
He later became a successful referee, including two vs internationals, one in 1907, and the other in 1911.
Outside of rugby
Gillespie was a chartered accountant.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gillespie?
Scottish rugby union player (1879–1943)
When was John Gillespie born?
John Gillespie was born on 16 January 1879 in Edinburgh.
When did John Gillespie die?
John Gillespie died on 5 December 1943 in Edinburgh.
What was John Gillespie's occupation?
John Gillespie was a rugby union player, rugby union match official and chartered accountant.
What nationality was John Gillespie?
John Gillespie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gillespie. https://biography.guide/john-gillespie-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Gillespie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gillespie-rugby-union-player/.
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