About David Hewat
Lived 1866 – 1959 (aged 93). David Hewat was a New Zealand cricketer.
David Falconer Hewat (23 January 1866 – 2 February 1959) was a New Zealand cricketer who played four matches of first-class cricket for Wellington between 1887 and 1890.
Hewat was a fast bowler. His best first-class figures were 7 for 30 against Hawke's Bay in 1887–88. Two days later, playing for a Wellington XXII against the touring English team, he took 5 for 44, all bowled, including the first three batsmen for four runs. Earlier in the same season, on his first-class debut, he had taken 6 for 25, bowling unchanged through the innings, against Nelson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Hewat?
New Zealand cricketer (1866-1959)
When was David Hewat born?
David Hewat was born on 23 January 1866 in Oamaru.
When did David Hewat die?
David Hewat died on 2 February 1959 in Wellington.
What was David Hewat's occupation?
David Hewat was a cricketer.
What nationality was David Hewat?
David Hewat was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Hewat. https://biography.guide/david-hewat/
MLA: "David Hewat." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-hewat/.
Chicago: "David Hewat." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-hewat/.
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