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Charles Marsham

1829 – 1901

English cricketer

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Lived 1829 – 1901 (aged 72). Charles Marsham was a British cricketer.

Charles Jacob Bullock Marsham (18 January 1829 – 20 August 1901) was an English cricketer, who appeared for Oxford University and Marylebone Cricket Club.

Marsham was born at Merton College, Oxford, the son of Robert Bullock Marsham, the Warden of Merton, and a member of the extended family of the Earl of Romney. Later he was a student at Merton College. He was the brother of C. D. B. Marsham, who was noted as the best amateur bowler in England. Marsham himself played in 38 first-class fixtures, scoring a total of 782 runs and taking 6 wickets. His best innings were against Kent; against whom he scored both of his half-centuries.

His obituary in the 1902 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack described him as "a fine and powerful hitter, especially forward". An original member of the Harlequins, Marsham died at Pall Mall, London in 1901, following a short illness.

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Merton College
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Charles Jacob Bullock Marsham, Charles Jacob Bullock-Marsham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Marsham?

English cricketer (1829–1901)

When was Charles Marsham born?

Charles Marsham was born on 18 January 1829.

When did Charles Marsham die?

Charles Marsham died on 20 August 1901.

What was Charles Marsham's occupation?

Charles Marsham was a cricketer.

What nationality was Charles Marsham?

Charles Marsham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Marsham

· Wikidata: Q5080682

· DBpedia: Charles Marsham (cricketer)

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