About Arthur Smith
Lived 1853 – 1936 (aged 82). Arthur Smith was a British cricketer.
Arthur Frederick Smith (13 May 1853 – 18 January 1936) was an English first-class cricketer active 1873–78 who played for Middlesex. He played in 14 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman, scoring 193 runs with a highest score of 48*.
Smith was born in Regent's Park, London, and educated at Harrow School, Wellington College and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was awarded blues for both cricket and rugby. He moved to South Africa and worked for the mining company De Beers. He died at Kimberley, Cape Province.
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Who was Arthur Smith?
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When was Arthur Smith born?
Arthur Smith was born on 13 May 1853.
When did Arthur Smith die?
Arthur Smith died on 18 January 1936.
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Arthur Smith was a cricketer.
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Arthur Smith was British.
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· DBpedia: Arthur Smith (cricketer, born 1853)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Smith. https://biography.guide/arthur-smith-cricketer-1853/
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