John Marquis (rugby union)

John Marquis
Full nameJohn Campbell Marquis
Date of birth(1876-02-15)15 February 1876
Place of birthBirkenhead, England
Date of death28 January 1928(1928-01-28) (aged 51)
Place of deathBirkenhead, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1900 England 2 (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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References

  1. ^ a b "Mr J. C. Marquis Dead". Evening Express. 30 January 1928.
  2. ^ "Football Notes". Manchester Evening News. 5 February 1900.