About John Molesworth
Lived 1878 – 1942 (aged 64). John Molesworth was an australian rules football player.
John Matheson Molesworth (16 February 1878 – 27 August 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
John Matheson Molesworth, one of three sons of Flora Macdonald ( Matheson) and Robert Arthur Molesworth, was born on 16 February 1878; his paternal grandfather was judge Robert Molesworth and his brother was Bob Molesworth, also a footballer.
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Who was John Molesworth?
Australian rules footballer (1878-1942)
When was John Molesworth born?
John Molesworth was born on 16 February 1878 in St Kilda.
When did John Molesworth die?
John Molesworth died on 27 August 1942 in Morrisons.
What was John Molesworth's occupation?
John Molesworth was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Molesworth. https://biography.guide/john-molesworth-australian-rules-football-player/
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