About George Forrester
Lived 1890 – 1959 (aged 68). George Forrester was a cricketer.
George Douglas Forrester (22 May 1890 – 6 May 1959) was a Scottish first-class cricketer.
The son of Henry Forrester, he was born in the Edinburgh suburb of Colinton in May 1890. He was educated in England at Rugby School, before going up to University College, Oxford. While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University in 1912 and 1913, making a total of six appearances. Forrester scored a total of 235 runs in his six matches, at an average of 21.36 and with a high score of 82.
After graduating from Oxford, he travelled to British Burma to take up employment as an assistant at the Burma Oil Company. He later emigrated to Australia, where he died in May 1959 at Barwon Heads, Victoria.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Forrester?
Scottish cricketer (1890-1959)
When was George Forrester born?
George Forrester was born on 22 May 1890 in Colinton.
When did George Forrester die?
George Forrester died on 6 May 1959 in Barwon Heads.
What was George Forrester's occupation?
George Forrester was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Forrester (cricketer)
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