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Edward Collinson

1849 – 1920

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Lived 1849 – 1920 (aged 70). Edward Collinson was a New Zealand cricketer.

Edward Thomas Collinson (2 November 1849 – 24 September 1920) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played sixteen first-class matches for Otago between the 1868–69 and 1885–86 seasons.

Collinson was born at Derby in England in 1849. He worked as a solicitor and died at Melbourne in Australia in 1920. As well as playing, he also umpired in first-class matches.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Collinson?

cricketer (1849-1920)

When was Edward Collinson born?

Edward Collinson was born on 2 November 1849 in Derby.

When did Edward Collinson die?

Edward Collinson died on 24 September 1920 in Melbourne.

What was Edward Collinson's occupation?

Edward Collinson was a cricketer.

What nationality was Edward Collinson?

Edward Collinson was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Collinson

· Wikidata: Q24060480

· DBpedia: Edward Collinson (cricketer)

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