About Leonard West
Lived 1879 – 1945 (aged 65). Leonard West was a British rugby union player and association football player.
Leonard West (31 May 1879 – 26 January 1945) was a Scottish international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh University.
He played for Carlisle.
He played for London Scottish.
He played for Cities District in January 1903 against Provinces District.
While with Carlisle, he turned out for Anglo-Scots on 24 December 1904.
Medical career
He obtained his medical degree from Edinburgh University in 1903.
Family
He was the son of Thomas Edward West (1833–1901). Thomas was a barrister at law.
His mother was Mary Cordelia Parrinton (1844–1908).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonard West?
rugby union player (1879-1945)
When was Leonard West born?
Leonard West was born on 31 May 1879.
When did Leonard West die?
Leonard West died on 26 January 1945 in Hertfordshire.
What was Leonard West's occupation?
Leonard West was a rugby union player and association football player.
What nationality was Leonard West?
Leonard West was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leonard West (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard West. https://biography.guide/leonard-west/
MLA: "Leonard West." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonard-west/.
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