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Arthur Wilmot

1845 – 1876

English cricketer

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Lived 1845 – 1876 (aged 31). Arthur Wilmot was a British cricketer.

Arthur Alfred Wilmot (14 February 1845 — 12 May 1876) was an English clergyman and cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1871.

Life Wilmot was born in Chaddesden Hall, Derby the son of Sir Henry Sacheverel Wilmot and his wife Maria Mundy, sister of Edward Miller Mundy. He was educated at Repton School and University College, Oxford. He took Holy Orders and became a clergyman. He also played club cricket for a number of sides including Free Foresters, Old Oxonians, Staffordshire, Burton and Gentlemen of Derbyshire. He became rector of Morley, Derbyshire in 1871.

Wilmot appeared in the second match Derbyshire played as a county side, in the 1871 season, in which he failed to score in either innings but took a catch.

Wilmot continued playing for club sides until 1874. He died at Morley at the age of 31.

Wilmot married Harriet Cecilia FitzHerbert in 1872 and their son Ralph Wilmot succeeded his brother Sir Henry Wilmot, 5th Baronet to the Baronetcy as the 6th Baronet.

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University College, Oxford, Repton School
Also known as
Arthur Alfred Wilmot, Reverend Arthur Alfred Wilmot

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Wilmot?

English cricketer

When was Arthur Wilmot born?

Arthur Wilmot was born on 14 February 1845 in Chaddesden.

When did Arthur Wilmot die?

Arthur Wilmot died on 12 May 1876 in Morley.

What was Arthur Wilmot's occupation?

Arthur Wilmot was a cricketer.

What nationality was Arthur Wilmot?

Arthur Wilmot was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Wilmot

· Wikidata: Q4800701

· DBpedia: Arthur Wilmot

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