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Arthur Bisset

1879 – 1955

South African cricketer

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About Arthur Bisset

Lived 1879 – 1955 (aged 76). Arthur Bisset was a South African cricketer.

Arthur Vintcent Crossley Bisset (15 January 1879 – 8 March 1955) was a South African cricketer who played first-class cricket for Western Province from 1903 to 1922.

Life and family Bisset was born in Kenilworth, Cape Town, one of the sons of Wynberg mayor James Bisset and a grandson of Cape Town mayor Hercules Jarvis. He attended Diocesan College in Rondebosch. One of his brothers, Bill, played rugby union for South Africa. Another brother, Murray, captained the South African Test cricket team and was Governor of Southern Rhodesia in 1928.

Arthur Bisset married Dorothy Edith Mallett in Wynberg in March 1935. They had three daughters.

Cricket career Arthur Bisset was one of several inexperienced players selected for the privately organised South African tour of England in 1901. His brother Murray was the captain. It was the only time he reached 50 in his career.

He continued playing occasionally for Western Province until the 1921–22 season. Later in his career he was a useful leg-spin bowler.

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Diocesan College
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Arthur Vintcent Crossley Bisset

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Bisset?

South African cricketer (1879-1955)

When was Arthur Bisset born?

Arthur Bisset was born on 15 January 1879 in Kenilworth.

When did Arthur Bisset die?

Arthur Bisset died on 8 March 1955 in Wynberg.

What was Arthur Bisset's occupation?

Arthur Bisset was a cricketer.

What nationality was Arthur Bisset?

Arthur Bisset was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Bisset

· Wikidata: Q96074353

· DBpedia: Arthur Bisset

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