About Robert W. Thompson
Lived 1891 – 1918 (aged 26). Robert W. Thompson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Robert William Thompson (5 March 1891 – 8 February 1918) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne University Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
From the Victorian town of Cobden, he died at age 26 in 1918 after a suffering a brain tumour.
Thompson's uncle Joe Forgan played for St Kilda prior to the formation of the Victorian Football League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert W. Thompson?
Australian rules footballer (1891-1918)
When was Robert W. Thompson born?
Robert W. Thompson was born on 5 March 1891 in Richmond.
When did Robert W. Thompson die?
Robert W. Thompson died on 8 February 1918 in Fitzroy.
What was Robert W. Thompson's occupation?
Robert W. Thompson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Robert W. Thompson?
Robert W. Thompson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Robert W. Thompson
· DBpedia: Robert Thompson (Australian footballer, born 1891)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert W. Thompson. https://biography.guide/robert-w-thompson/
MLA: "Robert W. Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-w-thompson/.
Chicago: "Robert W. Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-w-thompson/.
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