About Lewis Cobden Thomas
Lived 1865 – 1928 (aged 62). Lewis Cobden Thomas was a British rugby union player.
Lewis Cobden Thomas (6 August 1865 – 14 April 1928) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Neath and Cardiff Rugby Football Club and international rugby for Wales. In 1900 he became the Mayor of Neath.
Personal history Thomas was born in 1865, and was educated at various colleges before matriculating to Aberystwyth University. He became a solicitor and founded a legal firm in Neath. He was elected onto Neath Town Council in 1897 and was made mayor in 1900. As well as a keen rugby player, Thomas was also a powerful swimmer and rescued a man from drowning in the Blue Pool, Pontsarn in Merthyr. For this action he was awarded Certificate of the Royal Humane Society. 1885 1885
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Who was Lewis Cobden Thomas?
Welsh rugby union player
When was Lewis Cobden Thomas born?
Lewis Cobden Thomas was born on 6 August 1865 in Merthyr Tydfil.
When did Lewis Cobden Thomas die?
Lewis Cobden Thomas died on 14 April 1928 in Neath.
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Lewis Cobden Thomas was a rugby union player.
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Lewis Cobden Thomas was British.
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