About George Caldwell
Lived 1807 – 1863 (aged 56). George Caldwell was a British cricketer.
George Caldwell (8 January 1807 – 5 March 1863) was an English cricketer who made his debut in 1829.
Early life He was born at Hilborough in Norfolk in 1807, the second son of Ralph Caldwell and his wife Louisa Isham, daughter of Sir Justinian Isham, 7th Baronet. He studied at Merton College, Oxford, graduating BA in 1829.
Cricketer Caldwell played in a total of 10 important matches between 1829 and 1833, primarily for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He played club cricket, mainly for teams across Norfolk between 1829 and 1831 and later for MCC.
Journalism Caldwell wrote articles about sport for The Field and Bell's Life in London under the pseudonym Childers and for Spirit of the Times in New York under the name Censor.
Caldwell died in 1863 at Ramsgate in Kent aged 56.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Caldwell?
English cricketer (1807-1863)
When was George Caldwell born?
George Caldwell was born on 8 January 1807.
When did George Caldwell die?
George Caldwell died on 5 March 1863.
What was George Caldwell's occupation?
George Caldwell was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Caldwell?
George Caldwell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Caldwell (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Caldwell. https://biography.guide/george-caldwell-cricketer/
MLA: "George Caldwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-caldwell-cricketer/.
Chicago: "George Caldwell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-caldwell-cricketer/.
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