About William Bolton
Lived 1851 – 1896 (aged 45). William Bolton was a rugby union player.
William Bolton (1851-1896) was a Scotland international rugby football player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Bolton played for West of Scotland.
International career
He was capped once for Scotland on 6 March 1876.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Bolton?
Scottish rugby union player
When was William Bolton born?
William Bolton was born on 15 March 1851 in Stirling.
When did William Bolton die?
William Bolton died on 5 December 1896.
What was William Bolton's occupation?
William Bolton was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Bolton (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Bolton. https://biography.guide/william-bolton-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "William Bolton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-bolton-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "William Bolton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-bolton-rugby-union-player/.
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