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David Whittaker

1857 – 1901

English cricketer active from 1884 to 1888 who played for Lancashire

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Lived 1857 – 1901 (aged 44). David Whittaker was a British cricketer.

David Whittaker (25 October 1857 – 17 December 1901) was an English cricketer active from 1884 to 1888 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Church, Lancashire and died in Rishton. He appeared in nine first-class matches as a lefthanded batsman who bowled left arm medium pace. He scored 128 runs with a highest score of 26 and held four catches. He took one wicket with a best analysis of one for 26. In 1901, Whittaker drowned himself in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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Who was David Whittaker?

English cricketer active from 1884 to 1888 who played for Lancashire

When was David Whittaker born?

David Whittaker was born on 25 October 1857.

When did David Whittaker die?

David Whittaker died on 17 December 1901.

What was David Whittaker's occupation?

David Whittaker was a cricketer.

What nationality was David Whittaker?

David Whittaker was British.

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· Wikipedia: David Whittaker

· Wikidata: Q20859497

· DBpedia: David Whittaker (cricketer)

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