About Marcel Communeau
Lived 1885 – 1971 (aged 85). Marcel Communeau was a French rugby union player.
Marcel Communeau (11 September 1885 – 26 June 1971) was a French rugby union player, who represented the France national rugby union team. Communeau was the leading French player prior to World War I, representing his country a record 21 times and captaining the side on 13 occasions.
Communeau was inducted to the World Rugby Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Wembley Stadium during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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Who was Marcel Communeau?
French rugby union player (1885–1971)
When was Marcel Communeau born?
Marcel Communeau was born on 11 September 1885 in Beauvais.
When did Marcel Communeau die?
Marcel Communeau died on 26 June 1971 in Beauvais.
What was Marcel Communeau's occupation?
Marcel Communeau was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Marcel Communeau?
Marcel Communeau was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcel Communeau. https://biography.guide/marcel-communeau/
MLA: "Marcel Communeau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcel-communeau/.
Chicago: "Marcel Communeau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcel-communeau/.
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