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Charles Round

1885 – 1945

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Lived 1885 – 1945 (aged 60). Charles Round was a British cricketer.

Charles James Round (3 September 1885 – 6 October 1945) was an English cricketer.

Round was born at Kensington in London in 1885, the son of James Round. His father was the Member of Parliament for East Essex before becoming MP for Harwich at the 1885 general election later in the year. His family had owned Colchester Castle before James Round inherited Birch Hall in 1867, and Charles Round grew up there and in Colchester. He was educated at Winchester College before going up to Exeter College, Oxford in 1905.

His father had played first-class cricket for Oxford University and was a member of MCC, serving on the club's Committee from 1869 to 1871. He played for Essex County Cricket Club in the years before the team was promoted to first-class status in 1894. He scored nine runs and took one wicket.

Round continued to play cricket for the Gentlemen of Essex amateur team and Free Foresters into the 1930s.

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High Sheriff of Essex
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Charles James Round

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Round?

cricketer (1885-1945)

When was Charles Round born?

Charles Round was born on 3 September 1885 in Kensington.

When did Charles Round die?

Charles Round died on 6 October 1945 in Essex.

What was Charles Round's occupation?

Charles Round was a cricketer.

What nationality was Charles Round?

Charles Round was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Round

· Wikidata: Q15995798

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