About George Druce
Lived 1821 – 1869 (aged 47). George Druce was a British cricketer.
George Druce (10 May 1821 – 15 April 1869) was an English barrister. He was educated at Shrewsbury School and as a cricketer he played one first-class cricket match for Cambridge University against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord's in 1842. Druce scored five runs in his only first-class appearance.
His nephew Frank Druce played Test cricket for England, while two other nephews Walter Druce and Eliot Druce both played first-class cricket.
Druce had a very successful academic career at Cambridge University and became a prominent and highly respected lawyer. He was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1866. He died at Denmark Hill, Surrey on 15 April 1869 when he fell from his horse.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Druce?
English barrister (1821-1869)
When was George Druce born?
George Druce was born on 10 May 1821 in London.
When did George Druce die?
George Druce died on 15 April 1869 in Denmark Hill.
What was George Druce's occupation?
George Druce was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Druce?
George Druce was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Druce (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Druce. https://biography.guide/george-druce/
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