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Stuart Macrae

1855 – 1927

English footballer

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Lived 1855 – 1927 (aged 71). Stuart Macrae was a British association football player.

Stuart Macrae (7 December 1855 – 27 January 1927) was an English international footballer, who played as a half back.

Career Macrae played for Notts County, and Newark Town and ended his career at Corinthian. At national level, despite his Scottish heritage (the son of a clan chieftain whose work as an army surgeon had caused him to relocate to India), as an overseas-born subject of the British Empire he was only eligible for England under the rules at the time, besides which he was already living in Nottinghamshire having moved south to work at a brewing firm. He earned five caps between 1883 and 1884.

His younger brother was John MacRae-Gilstrap, credited with restoring the Eilean Donan Castle.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stuart Macrae?

English footballer (1855-1927)

When was Stuart Macrae born?

Stuart Macrae was born on 7 December 1855 in Bengal.

When did Stuart Macrae die?

Stuart Macrae died on 27 January 1927 in London.

What was Stuart Macrae's occupation?

Stuart Macrae was an association football player.

What nationality was Stuart Macrae?

Stuart Macrae was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stuart Macrae

· Wikidata: Q7626807

· DBpedia: Stuart Macrae (footballer)

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