About Francis Rowe
Lived 1859 – 1897 (aged 37). Francis Rowe was a cricketer.
Francis Coryndon Carpenter Rowe (29 July 1859 – 5 April 1897) was a cricketer for Cambridge University between 1880 and 1881. A wicket-keeper and left-hand bat, Rowe was born in Ceylon and educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He played only six matches, with 155 runs at 15.50 and three catches. He died at sea aboard the Pacific Steam Navigation Company liner while returning from Australia to England aged 37.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Rowe?
cricketer (1859-1897)
When was Francis Rowe born?
Francis Rowe was born on 29 July 1859.
When did Francis Rowe die?
Francis Rowe died on 5 April 1897.
What was Francis Rowe's occupation?
Francis Rowe was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Rowe (Cambridge cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Rowe. https://biography.guide/francis-rowe/
MLA: "Francis Rowe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-rowe/.
Chicago: "Francis Rowe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-rowe/.
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