About John Swindley
Lived 1876 – 1918 (aged 42). John Swindley was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Tila Swindley (1 July 1876 – 5 August 1918) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks in 1894. His position of choice was forward.
Although Jack was his birth name, Swindley was commonly known as John and in some publications, James.
Career Initially Swindley played for Wellington's Athletic club. He played in the Wellington provincial side for all seven games in the 1894 season. He had a further four games totalled in 1895.
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Who was John Swindley?
New Zealand rugby union player (1876-1918)
When was John Swindley born?
John Swindley was born on 1 July 1876 in Mercury Bay.
When did John Swindley die?
John Swindley died on 5 August 1918 in Sumatra.
What was John Swindley's occupation?
John Swindley was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Swindley?
John Swindley was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Swindley. https://biography.guide/john-swindley/
MLA: "John Swindley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-swindley/.
Chicago: "John Swindley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-swindley/.
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