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Alexander Obolensky who was born in Petrograd [St Petersburg] on 17 February 1916. His death occurred during training when his Hawker Hurricane crashed on Martlesham Heath in Suffolk [26 years old]. He made his debut for England at Twickenham in a match against New Zealand on 4th January 1936 scoring two tries. The Obolensky lecture, on Rugby, named in his honour, is presented annually. Source: Wikipedia article Alexander Obolensky
His name was Alexander Obolensky, he was a Russian Rurikid Prince. He played rugby union for England and scored what is reknowned as 'The Greatest Ever Twickenham Try'.
Alexander Obolensky was killed in an accident in a Hawker Hurricane, going into a ravine at the end of the runway at Martlesham Heath Air Force Base, on March 29th 1940. He was just 24 years old. He is buried in Ipswich New Cemetery.
Sources; Living in Ipswich, Statue dedicated to him in Ipswich, internet Research.
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