About Frank Townsend
Lived 1875 – 1901 (aged 25). Frank Townsend was a British cricketer.
Frank Norton Townsend (16 September 1875 – 25 May 1901) was an English cricketer. He played for Gloucestershire between 1896 and 1899. He was a British officer in the Second Boer War and was killed in Cape Colony in 1901.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Townsend?
British cricketer (1875-1901)
When was Frank Townsend born?
Frank Townsend was born on 16 September 1875 in Bristol.
When did Frank Townsend die?
Frank Townsend died on 25 May 1901 in Cape Colony.
What was Frank Townsend's occupation?
Frank Townsend was a cricketer.
What nationality was Frank Townsend?
Frank Townsend was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Townsend (cricketer, born 1875)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Townsend. https://biography.guide/frank-townsend-cricketer/
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