About Edward Dowson
Lived 1838 – 1922 (aged 84). Edward Dowson was a British cricketer.
Edward Dowson (17 February 1838 – 29 April 1922) was an English cricketer who played for Surrey between 1856 and 1870 as a gentleman cricketer. He also captained Surrey in 1866. His son, Edward Maurice Dowson, played over one hundred matches for Surrey and also Cambridge University cricket team, and his great-great-grandson Ed Carpenter played briefly for Durham MCC University.
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Who was Edward Dowson?
English cricketer (1838-1922)
When was Edward Dowson born?
Edward Dowson was born on 17 February 1838.
When did Edward Dowson die?
Edward Dowson died on 29 April 1922.
What was Edward Dowson's occupation?
Edward Dowson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Edward Dowson?
Edward Dowson was British.
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· DBpedia: Edward Dowson (cricketer, born 1838)
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