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Percy Sparks

1887 – 1953

Australian rules footballer

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About Percy Sparks

Lived 1887 – 1953 (aged 65). Percy Sparks was an australian rules football player.

Percival Arthur Sparks (18 October 1887 – 18 April 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of Arthur Hamilton Sparks (1864–1908), and Abbey Maria Sparks (1859–1903), née Carolan, Percival Arthur Sparks was born at Allendale, Victoria on 18 October 1887.

He married Mary Josephine Chisholm on 11 May 1916.

Death He died on 18 April 1953.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Percy Sparks?

Australian rules footballer (1887-1953)

When was Percy Sparks born?

Percy Sparks was born on 18 October 1887 in Allendale.

When did Percy Sparks die?

Percy Sparks died on 18 April 1953 in Caulfield.

What was Percy Sparks's occupation?

Percy Sparks was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Percy Sparks

· Wikidata: Q19975250

· DBpedia: Percy Sparks (footballer)

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