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Francis Head

1846 – 1941

British cricketer

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About Francis Head

Lived 1846 – 1941 (aged 94). Francis Head was a British cricketer.

Francis Somerville Head (30 June 1846 – 2 April 1941) was an English cricketer active from 1868 to 1881 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Kensington and died in Bushey Hall, Hertfordshire. He appeared in seven first-class matches, scoring 80 runs with a highest score of 24 and held three catches.

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Francis Somerville Head

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Head?

British cricketer (1846-1941)

When was Francis Head born?

Francis Head was born on 30 June 1846.

When did Francis Head die?

Francis Head died on 2 April 1941.

What was Francis Head's occupation?

Francis Head was a cricketer.

What nationality was Francis Head?

Francis Head was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Head

· Wikidata: Q19517676

· DBpedia: Francis Head (cricketer)

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