About Charles Kennedy
Lived 1849 – 1906 (aged 56). Charles Kennedy was a British cricketer.
Charles Marshall Kennedy (15 December 1849 – 31 January 1906) was an English cricketer. Kennedy was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Woodmancote, Sussex.
Kennedy made his first-class debut for Sussex against Gloucestershire in 1872. He made twenty further first-class appearances for the county, the last of which came against Surrey in 1878. In his 21 first-class matches for Sussex, he scored a total of 272 runs at an average of 8.00, with a high score of 37. He also made two first-class appearances for the South against the North in 1875.
He died at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on 31 January 1906.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Kennedy?
cricketer (1849-1906)
When was Charles Kennedy born?
Charles Kennedy was born on 15 December 1849 in Woodmancote.
When did Charles Kennedy die?
Charles Kennedy died on 31 January 1906 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
What was Charles Kennedy's occupation?
Charles Kennedy was a cricketer.
What nationality was Charles Kennedy?
Charles Kennedy was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Kennedy. https://biography.guide/charles-kennedy/
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