Ruth Giddings
Irish bridge player
About Ruth Giddings
Lived 1911 – 2015 (aged 104).
Ruth Giddings (born Wellwood 3 September 1911 – 20 November 2015) was an Irish bridge player. She had a long career that included winning 54 national titles, leading her to become one of the best Irish players of contract bridge of her time.
Biography Giddings was born in Cork on 3 September 1911. She graduated from Alexandra College and went on to work in Bank of Ireland. The Irish Times called her "one of the greatest Irish players of all time." She is currently the most-capped Irish player of all time.
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Who was Ruth Giddings?
Irish bridge player (1911-2015)
When was Ruth Giddings born?
Ruth Giddings was born on 3 September 1911.
When did Ruth Giddings die?
Ruth Giddings died on 20 November 2015.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruth Giddings. https://biography.guide/ruth-giddings/
MLA: "Ruth Giddings." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruth-giddings/.
Chicago: "Ruth Giddings." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ruth-giddings/.
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