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Alfred Bowerman

1873 – 1947

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Lived 1873 – 1947 (aged 73). Alfred Bowerman was a British cricketer.

Alfred James Bowerman (22 November 1873 – 20 June 1947 (There are some discrepancies regarding Bowerman's date of death.) The Somerset cricket historian Stephen Hill lists it as 20 June 1947, ESPNcricinfo, in its database of cricketers, does not specify a date, but lists his year of death as 1959. After attending Blundell's School in Tiverton, Devon, he worked as a timber merchant in the Bridgwater area. He married Frances Mabel (née Long) in 1895. In 1910, he was taken to court over a gambling debt, and two years later he sold his timber business and emigrated with his family to Australia in December 1912 to establish a new career as a farmer. He served in the First World War as part of the Australian Imperial Force, active in the Middle East. He died the following year, on 20 June 1947 in Brisbane, Queensland. In his biography of the player, the Somerset cricket historian Stephen Hill describes Bowerman as "a decent club cricketer".

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Alfred James Bowerman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred Bowerman?

cricketer (1873-1947)

When was Alfred Bowerman born?

Alfred Bowerman was born on 22 November 1873 in Bridgwater.

When did Alfred Bowerman die?

Alfred Bowerman died on 20 July 1947 in Brisbane.

What was Alfred Bowerman's occupation?

Alfred Bowerman was a cricketer.

What nationality was Alfred Bowerman?

Alfred Bowerman was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred Bowerman

· Wikidata: Q2642088

· DBpedia: Alfred Bowerman

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