About William Purves
Lived 1888 – 1964 (aged 76). William Purves was a British rugby union player.
William Purves (4 July 1888 – 18 September 1964) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Cambridge University.
He played for London Scottish.
He played for Blues Trial against Whites Trial on 18 January 1913.
International career
He was capped six times for between 1912 and 1913.
Family
He was the brother of Alex Purves who was also capped for Scotland.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Purves?
Scottish rugby union player
When was William Purves born?
William Purves was born on 4 July 1888.
When did William Purves die?
William Purves died on 19 September 1964.
What was William Purves's occupation?
William Purves was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Purves?
William Purves was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Purves (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Purves. https://biography.guide/william-purves-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "William Purves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-purves-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "William Purves." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-purves-rugby-union-player/.
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