Alexander Obolensky
English rugby union footballer (1916-1940) · Russia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 24
Prince Alexander Sergeevich Obolensky was a Rurikid prince of Russian aristocratic descent who became a naturalised Briton, having spent most of his life in England, and who went on to represent England in international rugby union.
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England men’s1936
Leicester Tigers1934-1939
Oxford University RFC
Rosslyn Park F.C.
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He was, and remains, popularly known as "The Flying Prince", "The Flying Slav", or simply as "Obo" to many sports fans.
Country
Russia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 1940 · aged 24