John Marquis (rugby union) explained

John Marquis
Full Name:John Campbell Marquis
Birth Date:15 February 1876
Birth Place:Birkenhead, England
Death Place:Birkenhead, England
Position:Scrum-half
Repyears1:1900
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

John Campbell Marquis (15 February 1876 – 28 January 1928) was an English international rugby union player.

Marquis was educated at Birkenhead School and Trinity College, Cambridge.[1]

A Birkenhead Park halfback, Marquis gained his two England caps during the 1900 Home Nations, featuring in a win over Ireland at Richmond, followed by a draw against Scotland at Inverleith.[2]

Marquis was the Manchester divisional solicitor for London, Midland and Scottish Railway.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Mr J. C. Marquis Dead . . 30 January 1928.
  2. News: Football Notes . . 5 February 1900.