About William Gibson
Lived 1865 – 1924 (aged 59). William Gibson was a British rugby union player.
William Gibson (2 January 1865 – 2 January 1924) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Royal HSFP.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in their inter-city match against Glasgow District in December 1891.
International career
He was capped fourteen times for Scotland between 1891 and 1895.
Business career
He was a teller in the Commercial Bank of Scotland on George Street, Edinburgh.
Family
His parents were John Gibson and Jane Ross. They had 5 sons including William.
Death
The notice in The Scotsman newspaper stated that Gibson died suddenly.
His funeral took place in the Grange cemetery.
Confirmation to his estate went to his brother and next of kin Thomas Gibson, who was a Writer to the Signet. William Gibson left £1547 and 3 shillings in his estate.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Gibson?
Scottish international rugby union player (1865-1924)
When was William Gibson born?
William Gibson was born on 2 January 1865.
When did William Gibson die?
William Gibson died on 2 January 1924.
What was William Gibson's occupation?
William Gibson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Gibson?
William Gibson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gibson (rugby union)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Gibson. https://biography.guide/william-gibson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "William Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-gibson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "William Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-gibson-rugby-union-player/.
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