About Alfred Cobden
Lived 1913 – 1942 (aged 29). Alfred Cobden was a New Zealand cricketer.
Alfred Palmerston Cobden (9 May 1913 – 24 October 1942) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in two first-class matches for Canterbury in 1935/36. He was killed in action during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alfred Cobden?
New Zealand cricketer (1913-1942)
When was Alfred Cobden born?
Alfred Cobden was born on 9 May 1913 in Christchurch.
When did Alfred Cobden die?
Alfred Cobden died on 24 October 1942 in El Alamein.
What was Alfred Cobden's occupation?
Alfred Cobden was a cricketer.
What nationality was Alfred Cobden?
Alfred Cobden was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Cobden. https://biography.guide/alfred-cobden/
MLA: "Alfred Cobden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alfred-cobden/.
Chicago: "Alfred Cobden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alfred-cobden/.
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