About Walter Buchanan
Lived 1855 – 1926 (aged 71). Walter Buchanan was a British association football player.
Walter Scott Buchanan (1 June 1855 – 11 November 1926) was an English international footballer, who played as a forward.
Career Born in Hornsey and educated at Cranleigh School, Buchanan played for Clapham Rovers, and earned one cap for England in 1876. Buchanan was also the referee for the 1876 FA Cup final, albeit not for the replay.
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Who was Walter Buchanan?
English footballer (1855–1926)
When was Walter Buchanan born?
Walter Buchanan was born on 1 June 1855 in Hornsey.
When did Walter Buchanan die?
Walter Buchanan died on 11 November 1926 in Hammersmith.
What was Walter Buchanan's occupation?
Walter Buchanan was an association football player.
What nationality was Walter Buchanan?
Walter Buchanan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Buchanan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Buchanan. https://biography.guide/walter-buchanan-association-football-player/
MLA: "Walter Buchanan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-buchanan-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Walter Buchanan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-buchanan-association-football-player/.
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