Charlie Devenish
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| Birth name | Charles Edwin Devenish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 13 January 1874 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Victoria West, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 11 January 1922 (aged 47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Kimberley, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Charles Edwin "Charlie" Devenish (13 January 1874 – 11 January 1922) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Victoria West, he first played provincial rugby for Griqualand West (now known as the Griquas). He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1896 tour. He played as a forward in the 2nd Test of the series, a 17–8 loss at the Wanderers.[1] Devenish died in 1922, in Kimberley, at the age of 47.[2]
References
- ^ "Charlie Devenish". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
- ^ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Charles Devenish". Scrum. Retrieved 2010-09-05.