About Charles Smith
Lived 1879 – 1949 (aged 70). Charles Smith was a British cricketer.
Charles Lawrence Arthur Smith (1 January 1879 – 22 November 1949) was an English cricketer active from 1898 to 1911 who played for Sussex and was club captain in 1906 and 1909. He was born and died in Henfield. He appeared in 220 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm medium fast. He scored 5,844 runs with a highest score of 103 not out and took nine wickets with a best performance of one for 0. Smith was the son of Charles Hamlin Smith and a nephew of Arthur Smith.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Smith?
English cricketer, born 1879
When was Charles Smith born?
Charles Smith was born on 1 January 1879 in Henfield, Sussex.
When did Charles Smith die?
Charles Smith died on 22 November 1949 in Sussex, Wineham.
What was Charles Smith's occupation?
Charles Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was Charles Smith?
Charles Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Smith (cricketer, born 1879)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Smith. https://biography.guide/charles-smith-cricketer-1879/
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