About Thomas Ainslie
Lived 1860 – 1926 (aged 65). Thomas Ainslie was a British rugby union player.
Thomas Ainslie (18 December 1860 – 16 March 1926) was a Scotland international rugby union football player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career Ainslie played for Edinburgh Institution F.P. and 1880 inter-city.
Ainslie played for East of Scotland District in the March 1879 and January 1880 match.
International career
He was capped 12 times for between 1881 and 1885.
Administrative career
Ainslie became the 19th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served the 1891–92 term in office.
Family Ainslie was the brother of Robert Ainslie, who was also capped for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Ainslie?
rugby union player (1860–1926)
When was Thomas Ainslie born?
Thomas Ainslie was born on 18 December 1860 in Lasswade.
When did Thomas Ainslie die?
Thomas Ainslie died on 16 March 1926 in Edinburgh.
What was Thomas Ainslie's occupation?
Thomas Ainslie was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Thomas Ainslie?
Thomas Ainslie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Ainslie (rugby union)
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