About George Barker
Lived 1819 – 1893 (aged 74). George Barker was a British cricketer.
George Barker (25 May 1819 – 13 October 1893) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Cambridge University.
Barker was born in Shipdham, Norfolk, and was educated at Bury St Edmunds and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was awarded a cricket blue, appearing for Cambridge University in three first-class matches in 1840. He died in Great Yarmouth.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Barker?
English cricketer, born 1819
When was George Barker born?
George Barker was born on 25 May 1819.
When did George Barker die?
George Barker died on 13 October 1893.
What was George Barker's occupation?
George Barker was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Barker?
George Barker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Barker (Cambridge University cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Barker. https://biography.guide/george-barker-cricketer-1819/
MLA: "George Barker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-barker-cricketer-1819/.
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