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Robert Maitland

1862 – 1918

Scottish rugby union player

Rugby union player
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About Robert Maitland

Lived 1862 – 1918 (aged 55–56). Robert Maitland was a British rugby union player.

Robert Maitland was a Scotland international rugby union player.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He also played for Edinburgh Institution F.P.

Provincial career

He played for East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District on 5 February 1881.

He played for Edinburgh District in their inter-city match against Glasgow District on 3 December 1881.

International career

He was capped five times for between 1881 and 1885.

Family

He was born to Charles Maitland (1819-1898) and Mary Small Gardyne Maitland (1827-1881). Charles and Mary had 9 children; 6 boys and 3 girls. One of the boys, Robert's brother, was Gardyne Maitland who was also capped for Scotland.

Robert emigrated to the United States in 1892.

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Important facts

Born
7 January 1862
Birth century
19th century
Died
1918, Clifton
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Maitland?

Scottish rugby union player

When was Robert Maitland born?

Robert Maitland was born on 7 January 1862.

When did Robert Maitland die?

Robert Maitland died in 1918 in Clifton.

What was Robert Maitland's occupation?

Robert Maitland was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Robert Maitland?

Robert Maitland was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Maitland

· Wikidata: Q3435814

· DBpedia: Robert Maitland (rugby union)

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