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Charles Burgess

1886 – 1978

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About Charles Burgess

Lived 1886 – 1978 (aged 91). Charles Burgess was a British cricketer.

Charles Thomas Burgess (30 June 1886 – 14 January 1978) was an English cricketer. Burgess was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm slow. He was born at Hastings, Sussex.

Burgess made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Nottinghamshire at the County Ground, Hove in the 1919 County Championship. In Sussex's first-innings, he was dismissed for 2 runs by Benjamin Flint. Burgess took 3 wickets in Nottinghamshire's first and only innings, finishing with figures of 3/39 from eleven overs. He was dismissed for a single run in Sussex's second-innings, this time becoming one of Tom Richmond's 6 wickets. Nottinghamshire won the match by an innings and 175 runs. This was his only major appearance for Sussex.

He died at Crediton, Devon on 14 January 1978.

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Important facts

Born
30 June 1886, Hastings
Birth century
19th century
Died
14 January 1978, Crediton
Occupation
Cricketer
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
Charles Thomas Burgess

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Burgess?

cricketer (1886-1978)

When was Charles Burgess born?

Charles Burgess was born on 30 June 1886 in Hastings.

When did Charles Burgess die?

Charles Burgess died on 14 January 1978 in Crediton.

What was Charles Burgess's occupation?

Charles Burgess was a cricketer.

What nationality was Charles Burgess?

Charles Burgess was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Burgess

· Wikidata: Q5075890

· DBpedia: Charles Burgess (cricketer)

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