About Nelson Henderson
Lived 1865 – 1943 (aged 77). Nelson Henderson was a British rugby union player.
Nelson Faviell Henderson (24 September 1865 – 16 June 1943) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He attended Dulwich College, Fettes College and Magdalen College.
At Oxford University he played for the varsity fifteen and obtained his blue in 1887. In the early 1890s he played for London Scottish.
Provincial career
He played for West of Scotland District in 1892, while with London Scottish.
International career
Henderson made his international debut on 20 February 1892 at Edinburgh in the Scotland versus Ireland match, which was won by Scotland.
Business career
Nelson Henderson became involved in his father's publishing business, James Henderson & Sons, and became its chairman after his father's retirement in 1900. The business went into liquidation in 1920.
Family
Nelson Henderson was the son of the publisher James Henderson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nelson Henderson?
Scottish rugby union player (1865-1943)
When was Nelson Henderson born?
Nelson Henderson was born on 24 September 1865.
When did Nelson Henderson die?
Nelson Henderson died on 16 June 1943 in Blewbury.
What was Nelson Henderson's occupation?
Nelson Henderson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Nelson Henderson?
Nelson Henderson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelson Henderson. https://biography.guide/nelson-henderson/
MLA: "Nelson Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-henderson/.
Chicago: "Nelson Henderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-henderson/.
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