About Cecil Hornby
Lived 1843 – 1896 (aged 52). Cecil Hornby was a British cricketer.
Cecil Lumsden Hornby (25 July 1843 – 27 February 1896) was an English cricketer active from 1874 to 1877 who played for Lancashire. A brother of A. N. Hornby, he was born in Blackburn and died in Leamington Spa. He appeared in two first-class matches as a righthanded batsman. He scored 27 runs with a highest score of 23 and took one wickets with a best analysis of one for 3.
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Who was Cecil Hornby?
British cricketer (1843-1896)
When was Cecil Hornby born?
Cecil Hornby was born on 25 July 1843.
When did Cecil Hornby die?
Cecil Hornby died on 27 February 1896.
What was Cecil Hornby's occupation?
Cecil Hornby was a cricketer.
What nationality was Cecil Hornby?
Cecil Hornby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Hornby. https://biography.guide/cecil-hornby-cricketer/
MLA: "Cecil Hornby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-hornby-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Cecil Hornby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-hornby-cricketer/.
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