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Thomas Anderson

1863 – 1938

Cricketer

Cricketer Rugby union player
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About Thomas Anderson

Lived 1863 – 1938 (aged 75). Thomas Anderson was a British cricketer and rugby union player.

Thomas Anderson (17 May 1863 – 17 June 1938) was a Scotland international rugby union player; and also a Scotland international cricketer.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He first attended Glasgow Academy then later attended Merchiston Castle School.

Cricket career

He also played for the Scotland national cricket team.

Family

His parents William Anderson and Janet Wilson Dick (d.1899) married on 21 June 1842. William was a charted accountant. Thomas was their youngest son, born in Ledcameroch in New Kilpatrick.

Thomas married Marion Hill Grahame in 1901. They had 2 children: a daughter Ottilie Grahame Anderson (1902-1984), and a son Hugh Grahame Anderson.

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Important facts

Born
17 May 1863
Birth century
19th century
Died
17 June 1938
Occupation
Cricketer, rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Merchiston Castle School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Anderson?

cricketer (1863-1938)

When was Thomas Anderson born?

Thomas Anderson was born on 17 May 1863.

When did Thomas Anderson die?

Thomas Anderson died on 17 June 1938.

What was Thomas Anderson's occupation?

Thomas Anderson was a cricketer and rugby union player.

What nationality was Thomas Anderson?

Thomas Anderson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Anderson

· Wikidata: Q7787063

· DBpedia: Thomas Anderson (rugby)

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