About Patats Cloete
Lived 1873 – 1959 (aged 85). Patats Cloete was a South African rugby union player.
Henry Arthur "Patats" Cloete (15 June 1873 – 29 March 1959) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Cape Town, he first played provincial rugby for Western Province. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1896 tour. He played as a forward for the 4th Test of the series, a 5–0 win at Newlands Stadium. Cloete died in 1959, in Bulawayo, at the age of 85.
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Who was Patats Cloete?
South African rugby union footballer
When was Patats Cloete born?
Patats Cloete was born on 15 June 1873 in Cape Town.
When did Patats Cloete die?
Patats Cloete died on 29 March 1959 in Bulawayo.
What was Patats Cloete's occupation?
Patats Cloete was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Patats Cloete?
Patats Cloete was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patats Cloete. https://biography.guide/patats-cloete/
MLA: "Patats Cloete." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patats-cloete/.
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