About Cecil Patteson Nickalls
Lived 1877 – 1925 (aged 47). Cecil Patteson Nickalls was a British polo player and rugby league player, known for International Polo Cup.
Cecil Patteson Nickalls, D.S.O. (14 October 1877 – 7 April 1925) was a Colonel in the Royal Field Artillery. He was a champion polo player, and a champion rugby player, who killed himself with a gun on 7 April 1925. He was educated at Rugby School.
Career In the 1890s he played cricket. He scored 109 at Lord's Cricket Ground against Marlborough for Rugby in 1894. He played on the English team against Ireland in 1905 and 1911.
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Who was Cecil Patteson Nickalls?
English polo player
When was Cecil Patteson Nickalls born?
Cecil Patteson Nickalls was born on 14 October 1877 in Kent.
When did Cecil Patteson Nickalls die?
Cecil Patteson Nickalls died on 7 April 1925 in Rugby.
What was Cecil Patteson Nickalls's occupation?
Cecil Patteson Nickalls was a polo player and rugby league player.
What was Cecil Patteson Nickalls known for?
Cecil Patteson Nickalls was known for International Polo Cup.
What nationality was Cecil Patteson Nickalls?
Cecil Patteson Nickalls was British.
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