About George Baker
Lived 1838 – 1870 (aged 32). George Baker was a British cricketer.
George Baker (31 May 1838 – 2 June 1870) was an English cricketer active between 1859 and 1863. Baker was born in Cobham, Kent and played 27 first-class cricket matches in his career, including 22 for Kent County Cricket Club and three for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). His brother William played one first-class match for Kent in 1858. He died in Lydd in 1870 aged 32.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Baker?
British cricketer (1838-1870)
When was George Baker born?
George Baker was born on 31 May 1838.
When did George Baker die?
George Baker died on 2 June 1870.
What was George Baker's occupation?
George Baker was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Baker?
George Baker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Baker (cricketer, born 1838)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Baker. https://biography.guide/george-baker-cricketer-1838/
MLA: "George Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-baker-cricketer-1838/.
Chicago: "George Baker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-baker-cricketer-1838/.
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