Beethoven Algar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Beethoven Algar

New Zealand rugby union player

Date of Birth: 28-May-1894

Place of Birth: Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 28-Nov-1989

Profession: rugby player, rugby union player

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Beethoven Algar (28 May 1894 – 28 November 1989), commonly known as Beet, was a New Zealand rugby union player.
A back who played in any position from first five-eighth to wing, Algar represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1920 and 1921.
He played six matches for the All Blacks, including one as captain, but did not appear in any internationals.Following the death of Bill Francis in 1981, Algar held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.