Edward Jackett
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Edward John Jackett (4 July 1878 – 11 November 1935), known as John Jackett, was an English rugby union player, who represented the England national rugby union team, the British Lions, and competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics for Great Britain.[1][2] He is the elder brother of Richard ″Dick″ Jackett, who was also in the Great Britain team which won the Olympic silver medal.[3][4]
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Birth name | Edward John Jackett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | (1878-07-04)4 July 1878 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Falmouth, Cornwall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 11 November 1935(1935-11-11) (aged 57) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Middlesbrough, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Richard ″Dick″ Jackett (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Artist's model Policeman Theatre manager | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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