About Richard Ludwig
Lived 1877 – 1946 (aged 69). Richard Ludwig was a German rugby union player, typographer, athlete and calligrapher.
Richard Ludwig (22 May 1877 – 10 August 1946) was a German rugby union player who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the German rugby union team, which won the silver medal. Germany was represented at the tournament by the FC 1880 Frankfurt rather than an official national team. He is the brother of Erich Ludwig, who also played at the 1900 tournament.
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Who was Richard Ludwig?
German rugby union player (1877–1946)
When was Richard Ludwig born?
Richard Ludwig was born on 22 May 1877 in Frankfurt.
When did Richard Ludwig die?
Richard Ludwig died on 10 August 1946 in Königstein im Taunus.
What was Richard Ludwig's occupation?
Richard Ludwig was a rugby union player, typographer, athlete and calligrapher.
What nationality was Richard Ludwig?
Richard Ludwig was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Ludwig. https://biography.guide/richard-ludwig/
MLA: "Richard Ludwig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-ludwig/.
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