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Mark Lewis

1889 – 1968

Welsh rugby player, born 1889

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Lived 1889 – 1968 (aged 78–79). Mark Lewis was a British rugby union player.

Mark Lewis (March 1889 – August 1968) was a Welsh international rugby union wing who played club rugby for Treorchy and Llwynypia and international rugby for Wales.

Rugby history Lewis was born in Pontypridd in 1889, and found work as a coal miner in the Rhondda Valleys and spent his working life at the Archibald Hood's Scotch Mine in Llwynypia. He joined Treorchy RFC, but by 1913 he was playing for Llwynypia. Lewis won just one international cap for Wales, chosen for the 1913 Five Nations Championship after Billy Geen dropped out through injury. Lewis was brought into the Welsh squad to face France, played away at Parc des Princes, in a close game which saw Wales win 11-8.

Lewis was replaced the next match, and never represented Wales again.

International matches played Wales 1913

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Born
1889, Pontypridd
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Died
1968, Pontypridd
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mark Lewis?

Welsh rugby player, born 1889

When was Mark Lewis born?

Mark Lewis was born in 1889 in Pontypridd.

When did Mark Lewis die?

Mark Lewis died in 1968 in Pontypridd.

What was Mark Lewis's occupation?

Mark Lewis was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Mark Lewis?

Mark Lewis was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Lewis

· Wikidata: Q6768592

· DBpedia: Mark Lewis (rugby union)

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