About Daniel Wilkie
Lived 1843 – 1917 (aged 73). Daniel Wilkie was an Australian cricketer.
Daniel Wilkie (1 December 1843 – 11 May 1917) was an Australian cricketer. He played three first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1865 and 1873.
Wilkie attended Scotch College in his youth and learnt cricket and he represented his University cricket team before playing for East Melbourne. He scored the club's first century in 1861. He began his career as a slow roundarm bowler but became a highly successful underarm bowler and respected batsman. In his career he was a solicitor in Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Daniel Wilkie?
cricketer (1843-1917)
When was Daniel Wilkie born?
Daniel Wilkie was born on 1 December 1843 in Melbourne.
When did Daniel Wilkie die?
Daniel Wilkie died on 11 May 1917 in Melbourne.
What was Daniel Wilkie's occupation?
Daniel Wilkie was a cricketer.
What nationality was Daniel Wilkie?
Daniel Wilkie was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daniel Wilkie. https://biography.guide/daniel-wilkie/
MLA: "Daniel Wilkie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daniel-wilkie/.
Chicago: "Daniel Wilkie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/daniel-wilkie/.
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