About Charles Crosse
Lived 1854 – 1905 (aged 50). Charles Crosse was a British cricketer and rugby union player.
Charles William Crosse (13 June 1854 – 28 May 1905) was an English sportsman who played international rugby union for England and first-class cricket.
Crosse was capped twice for England, first against Scotland in 1874 and the other against Ireland a year later, both times as a forward.
In 1875, Crosse played a first-class cricket match for Oxford University. A right handed top order batsman, he made just five and eight in the only two innings of his first-class career. He also represented Scotland at cricket, playing a match against Yorkshire in 1878. Previously, he had played cricket while at Rugby School before going up to Trinity College, Oxford.
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Who was Charles Crosse?
English cricketer (1854-1905)
When was Charles Crosse born?
Charles Crosse was born on 13 June 1854 in Bushey.
When did Charles Crosse die?
Charles Crosse died on 28 May 1905 in Paris.
What was Charles Crosse's occupation?
Charles Crosse was a cricketer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Charles Crosse?
Charles Crosse was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Crosse. https://biography.guide/charles-crosse/
MLA: "Charles Crosse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-crosse/.
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