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David Merson

1925 – 2011

English cricketer and physician

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Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 85). David Merson was a physician and cricketer.

Ronald David Merson (25 July 1925 – 10 April 2011) was an English first-class cricketer and physician.

Merson was born at Stockton-on-Tees in July 1925. He was educated north of the border in Scotland at both Merchiston Castle School and Edinburgh Academy, before matriculating to the University of Edinburgh. Playing his club cricket for Edinburgh University, Merson was selected to play for the Scottish cricket team against Warwickshire at Edgbaston during Scotland's 1947 tour of England. Batting from the upper-middle order, he was dismissed in the Scottish first innings for a single run by Eric Hollies, while in their second innings batting from the lower-middle order, he was dismissed for 15 runs by Godfrey Pell. After graduating from Edinburgh University, Merson practised as a doctor. Promotion to flight lieutenant followed in June 1953, with a further promotion to squadron leader following in June 1958. Merson died at Stockton-on-Tees in April 2011.

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Who was David Merson?

English cricketer and physician

When was David Merson born?

David Merson was born on 25 July 1925 in County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees.

When did David Merson die?

David Merson died on 10 April 2011 in County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees.

What was David Merson's occupation?

David Merson was a physician and cricketer.

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· Wikipedia: David Merson

· Wikidata: Q115103583

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