About John Wilson
Lived 1889 – 1914 (aged 24–25). John Wilson was an association football player.
Personal life Wilson was married. After the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, he enlisted as a private in The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in Auchterarder.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wilson?
Scottish footballer (1889-1914)
When was John Wilson born?
John Wilson was born in 1889 in Blackford.
When did John Wilson die?
John Wilson died on 20 September 1914 in Paris.
What was John Wilson's occupation?
John Wilson was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wilson (footballer, born 1889)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wilson. https://biography.guide/john-wilson-association-football-player-1889/
MLA: "John Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wilson-association-football-player-1889/.
Chicago: "John Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wilson-association-football-player-1889/.
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