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George Cherry

1821 – 1887

English cricketer

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Lived 1821 – 1887 (aged 65–66). George Cherry was a British cricketer and barrister.

George Charles Cherry (26 January 1822 – 12 June 1887) was an English first-class cricketer and barrister.

The son of the politician George Henry Cherry, he was born in January 1822 at Kintbury, Berkshire. He was educated at Harrow School, before going up to Christ Church, Oxford. While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Oxford in 1841. He made eight further first-class appearances for Oxford, with his final appearance coming in 1844. In his nine first-class matches, he scored 122 runs at an average of 7.17, with a high score of 20.

A student of the Inner Temple, he was called to the bar in May 1848. He was the High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1871 and served as a justice of the peace. Cherry was the chairman of the Berkshire quarter sessions from 1885–87. He died at Denford House at Kintbury in June 1887. His grandfather was George Frederick Cherry, a political officer of the East India Company.

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Important facts

Born
1821, Kintbury
Birth century
Died
1887
Education
Christ Church, Harrow School
Positions held
High Sheriff of Berkshire
Also known as
George Charles Cherry

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Cherry?

English cricketer (1821-1887)

When was George Cherry born?

George Cherry was born in 1821 in Kintbury.

When did George Cherry die?

George Cherry died in 1887.

What was George Cherry's occupation?

George Cherry was a cricketer and barrister.

What nationality was George Cherry?

George Cherry was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Cherry

· Wikidata: Q43371797

· DBpedia: George Cherry (cricketer)

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