Ernest Simson
Ernest David Simson was a Scottish international rugby union player.
Born in Edinburgh, Simson attended Merchiston Castle School and the University of Edinburgh.
Simson was halfback and captain of Edinburgh University RFC. He made his Scotland debut in the 1902 Calcutta Cup at Inverleith and played every possible match until his retirement in 1907, gaining 17 caps.
A captain in the Indian Medical Service, Simson was stationed in Nowshera and died of cholera at the age of 28.