About Peter Anton
Lived 1850 – 1911 (aged 61). Peter Anton was a British rugby union player.
Peter Anton (25 June 1850 – 10 December 1911) was a Scotland international rugby union player who represented Scotland in the 1872–73 Home Nations rugby union matches.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Anton was a divinity student at the University of St Andrews. He played as a forward for St. Andrews. He played for the team in the Scottish Unofficial Championship.
International career
He played in the Home Nations match in the 1872–73 season against England. This was the home match on 3 March 1873 at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow. Years later, Anton described the international 'as hard an international that has ever been played'.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Anton?
Scottish clergyman (1850-1911)
When was Peter Anton born?
Peter Anton was born on 25 June 1850 in Errol.
When did Peter Anton die?
Peter Anton died on 10 December 1911.
What was Peter Anton's occupation?
Peter Anton was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Peter Anton?
Peter Anton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Anton (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Anton. https://biography.guide/peter-anton-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Peter Anton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-anton-rugby-union-player/.
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