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Claude Rigby

1882 – 1960

Irish cricketer and radiologist

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Lived 1882 – 1960 (aged 77). Claude Rigby was a military personnel, radiologist and cricketer.

Claude Mallinson Rigby MRCS, LRCP, DRME (29 March 1882 – 29 January 1960) was an Irish first-class cricketer and radiologist.

Rigby was born at Dublin in March 1882, and was educated in England at Dulwich College, before studying medicine at the London Hospital Medical College. He qualified in 1907, He was posted to British India, where he served as the chief surgeon of the Governor of Bombay, The Lord Willingdon from 1915–1918.

When he returned to England, he entered into the field of radiology, where he worked at the Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot He retired from the military in 1928, with the rank of Major. Upon retiring from the military, Rigby worked as a radiologist in civilian hospitals in the Midlands. He worked at various hospitals in the Midlands, including the Royal Hospital, Guest Hospital, Corbett Hospital, and the Staffordshire General Infirmary. Rigby was recalled to the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War II. Outside of cricket and his medical career, Rigby played tennis, golf and rugby union as pastimes. He retired to Middleton-on-Sea in Sussex, where he died in January 1960. He was survived by his wife, Mary, and their daughter.

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Education
Dulwich College
Also known as
Claude Mallinson Rigby

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Claude Rigby?

Irish cricketer and radiologist (1882-1960)

When was Claude Rigby born?

Claude Rigby was born on 29 March 1882 in Dublin.

When did Claude Rigby die?

Claude Rigby died on 29 January 1960 in Middleton-on-Sea.

What was Claude Rigby's occupation?

Claude Rigby was a military personnel, radiologist and cricketer.

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