William Percy Carpmael

William Percy Carpmael
Carpmael in Barbarian jersey
Birth nameWilliam Percy Carpmael
Place of birthStreatham, England
Place of deathMenton, France
SchoolChrist's College, Finchley
UniversityJesus College, Cambridge
Occupation(s)Patent agent
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1883–1886
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1890–1897
Cambridge University
Blackheath F.C.
Barbarian F.C.
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William Percy Carpmael (20 May 1864 – 27 December 1936) was the founder and first president of the rugby union Barbarian Football Club. Carpmael was born the eldest of eight in Briscobel, Streatham in England.[1]

  1. ^ Starmer-Smith (1977), pg 13.