About John William Duncan
Lived 1885 – 1963 (aged 77). John William Duncan was a field hockey player.
John William Duncan (1885-1963) was a Welsh international field hockey player.
Education He was born in 1885 in Cardiff, son of John Thomas Duncan of Llandaff. He was educated at Chard School, Somerset before arriving at Abingdon School, in January 1900, where he stayed until 1903. He excelled at sport and was part of the first XI cricket team during 1901, 1902 and 1903 and the football team. His brother Norman Duncan was Captain of the School in 1906 and a President of the OA Club.
Career After school John became a ship owner and broker, in the family business based in Llandaf. He later became Chairman for JT Duncan and Company.
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Who was John William Duncan?
Welsh international field hockey player
When was John William Duncan born?
John William Duncan was born on 31 October 1885 in Cardiff.
When did John William Duncan die?
John William Duncan died on 4 April 1963 in Cardiff.
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John William Duncan was a field hockey player.
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