Eric Liddell
Scottish athlete, sprinter, Olympian, Protestant missionary (1902-1945) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 43
Eric Henry Liddell was a Scottish sprinter, rugby player and a Christian missionary. Born in Tianjin, China to Scottish missionary parents, he attended a boarding school near London, spending time when possible with his family in Edinburgh, and afterwards attended the University of Edinburgh.
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Arthur Conan Doyle Also at Edinburgh University RFC
Thom Evans Also at Scotland national rugby union team- Stuart Grimes Also at Edinburgh University RFC
- Kenny Logan Also at Scotland national rugby union team
Henry Halcro Johnston Also at Edinburgh University RFC
Stuart Hogg Also at Scotland national rugby union team
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Career 2
ClubYears
Scotland1922-1923
Edinburgh University RFC
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1945 · aged 43