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Francis Pipe-Wolferstan

1826 – 1900

English cricketer

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About Francis Pipe-Wolferstan

Lived 1826 – 1900 (aged 74). Francis Pipe-Wolferstan was a British cricketer and barrister.

Francis Stafford Pipe-Wolferstan (14 October 1826 – 3 November 1900) was an English cricketer. Pipe-Wolferstan's batting style is unknown.

Born at Statfold, Staffordshire, Pipe-Wolferstan was educated at Eton College before studying law at Balliol College, Oxford. While studying at the university he made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Oxford University against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1846 at Lord's. In a match which Oxford University won by an innings and 17 runs, he scored 7 runs in his only innings, before being dismissed by William Lillywhite.

He was a member of the Inner Temple and was a barrister until 1871. Between 1871 and 1891 he was a farmer of 796 acres and employed seventeen people. He was resident at Statfold Hall in his home village and died there on 3 November 1900.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Eton College, Balliol College
Also known as
F. S. P. Wolferstan, Francis Stafford Pipe-Wolferstan, Francis Stafford Pipe Wolferstan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Pipe-Wolferstan?

English cricketer (1826-1900)

When was Francis Pipe-Wolferstan born?

Francis Pipe-Wolferstan was born on 14 October 1826 in Statfold.

When did Francis Pipe-Wolferstan die?

Francis Pipe-Wolferstan died on 3 November 1900 in England, Staffordshire, Statfold.

What was Francis Pipe-Wolferstan's occupation?

Francis Pipe-Wolferstan was a cricketer and barrister.

What nationality was Francis Pipe-Wolferstan?

Francis Pipe-Wolferstan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Pipe-Wolferstan

· Wikidata: Q16030340

· DBpedia: Francis Pipe-Wolferstan

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