About Robert Wilson
Lived 1861 – 1944 (aged 83). Robert Wilson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Robert James Wilson (15 April 1861 – 14 May 1944) was a New Zealand rugby union player who was part of the first New Zealand national rugby team in 1884. He played in the forward position.
Career Known by the nickname "baby" (likely due to him weighing about 60 kilograms while playing in the forwards),
The tour manager, S.E Sleigh, described Wilson as “perhaps the youngest player in the team
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Wilson?
New Zealand rugby union player (1861-1944)
When was Robert Wilson born?
Robert Wilson was born on 15 April 1861 in Kaiapoi.
When did Robert Wilson die?
Robert Wilson died on 14 May 1944 in Perth.
What was Robert Wilson's occupation?
Robert Wilson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Robert Wilson?
Robert Wilson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Wilson (rugby union, born 1861)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Wilson. https://biography.guide/robert-wilson-rugby-union-player-1861/
MLA: "Robert Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-wilson-rugby-union-player-1861/.
Chicago: "Robert Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-wilson-rugby-union-player-1861/.
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