About George Foljambe
Lived 1856 – 1920 (aged 63). George Foljambe was a British cricketer.
George Savile Foljambe (10 October 1856 – 13 September 1920) was an English first-class cricketer active 1879–82 who played for Nottinghamshire and Oxford University. He was born at Osberton Hall, near Worksop, Nottinghamshire, a son of Francis Foljambe, a Member of Parliament. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. He served with the Sherwood Foresters until 1913 when he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. During World War I he returned to service at the regimental depot, and later served with the Red Cross in France. He was appointed CB in 1917 "in recognition of services during the War. He died in Kensington. His son was the cricketer Edmond Foljambe.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George Foljambe's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George Foljambe's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George Foljambe?
British cricketer (1856-1920)
When was George Foljambe born?
George Foljambe was born on 10 October 1856.
When did George Foljambe die?
George Foljambe died on 13 September 1920.
What was George Foljambe's occupation?
George Foljambe was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Foljambe?
George Foljambe was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Foljambe. https://biography.guide/george-foljambe/
MLA: "George Foljambe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-foljambe/.
Chicago: "George Foljambe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-foljambe/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC