Charles Fernandes

Charles Walker Luis Fernandes (3 April 1857[1] – 12 August 1944[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s, and cricketer of the 1900s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England, and at club level for Leeds,[3] and Yorkshire Wanderers, as a forward, and cricket for the Gentlemen of Yorkshire. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Leeds was a rugby union club.

Charles Fernandes
Full nameCharles Walker Luis Fernandes
Date of birth3 April 1857
Place of birthWakefield, England
Date of death12 August 1944 (aged 87)
Place of deathThirsk, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Leeds ()
– Yorkshire Wanderers ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1881 England 3 (0)

Background

Charles Fernandes was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 87 in Thirsk, North Riding of Yorkshire, England.

He was the younger brother of Henry Walker Luis Fernandes, and was the older brother of the twins; cricketer Rowland Walker Luis Fernandes, and cricketer Ramsden Walker Luis Fernandes.

Playing career

Charles Fernandes won caps for England while at Leeds in 1891 against Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.[4]

Cricket

Charles Fernandes was also a cricketer, playing for the Gentlemen of Yorkshire against the Household Brigade on Wednesday 3 July 1901.[5]

Business

He was the proprietor of a Brewery.[6]

References
  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  4. "Statistics at espnscrum.com". espnscrum.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. "The Home of CricketArchive".
  6. 1901 Census
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