About Squire Wilkins
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 87). Squire Wilkins was a military personnel, rugby union player and aircraft pilot.
Dennis Thomas Wilkins (26 December 1924 – 30 January 2012) was an English international rugby union player.
Biography Wilkins was born in Leeds and educated at Roundhay School.
A second row forward, Wilkins played with Roundhay RFC, Combined Services and the Royal Navy. He didn't miss a match for England between 1951 and 1953, winning 13 caps. Captaining Yorkshire to the 1952–53 championship, Wilkins was expected to became an England captain, but missed his opportunity due to the Korean War.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Squire Wilkins's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Squire Wilkins's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Squire Wilkins?
rugby player
When was Squire Wilkins born?
Squire Wilkins was born on 26 December 1924.
When did Squire Wilkins die?
Squire Wilkins died on 30 January 2012.
What was Squire Wilkins's occupation?
Squire Wilkins was a military personnel, rugby union player and aircraft pilot.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Squire Wilkins. https://biography.guide/squire-wilkins/
MLA: "Squire Wilkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/squire-wilkins/.
Chicago: "Squire Wilkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/squire-wilkins/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC