About John Knox
Lived 1880 – 1964 (aged 83–84). John Knox was a rugby union player.
John Knox (1880–1964) was a Scotland international rugby union player
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Knox played for Kelvinside Academicals.
Provincial career
He was capped by Glasgow District in 1898 playing in the Inter-City match against Edinburgh District.
International career
He was capped 3 times for the Scotland international side, all in 1903.
Referee career
After his playing career ended, Knox became a referee. Resident in Argentina, he refereed for the Argentine Rugby Union.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Knox?
rugby player
When was John Knox born?
John Knox was born in 1880 in Prestwick.
When did John Knox die?
John Knox died in 1964.
What was John Knox's occupation?
John Knox was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Knox (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Knox. https://biography.guide/john-knox-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Knox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-knox-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "John Knox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-knox-rugby-union-player/.
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