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Charles Leat

1855 – 1937

English cricketer

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Lived 1855 – 1937 (aged 82). Charles Leat was a British cricketer.

Charles William Leat (6 December 1855 — 18 December 1937) was an English first-class cricketer.

Leat was born in December 1855 at Ringwood, Hampshire. Playing primarily as a wicket-keeper, Leat made his debut in first-class cricket for Hampshire against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1878; he played first-class cricket until 1885, making sixteen appearances. In these, he scored 323 runs at an average of 11.53, with a single half-century score of 63. As a wicket-keeper, he took 21 catches and made a single stumping. Following the 1885 season, Hampshire lost their first-class status. Despite this, Leat continued to play second-class cricket for Hampshire until 1887. He died at Christchurch in December 1937.

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Who was Charles Leat?

English cricketer (1855-1937)

When was Charles Leat born?

Charles Leat was born on 6 December 1855 in Ringwood.

When did Charles Leat die?

Charles Leat died on 18 December 1937 in Christchurch, Dorset, England, Hampshire.

What was Charles Leat's occupation?

Charles Leat was a cricketer.

What nationality was Charles Leat?

Charles Leat was British.

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· Wikipedia: Charles Leat

· Wikidata: Q5080136

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