About George Gibson
Lived 1827 – 1873 (aged 45). George Gibson was an Australian and British cricketer and politician.
George Gibson (christened 15 October 1827, died 8 October 1873) was an Australian first-class cricketer, who played three games for Tasmania over an 8-year period. He has the distinction of having participated in the first ever first-class cricket match in Australia.
He was elected unopposed to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as the member for Ringwood on 3 October 1866 and resigned in June 1869. He and his brothers were renowned sheep breeders.
Gibson died in Sandy Bay, Tasmania on 8 October 1873, aged 45.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Gibson?
cricketer and politician in Tasmania, Australia (1827–1873)
When was George Gibson born?
George Gibson was born on 15 October 1827 in Longford.
When did George Gibson die?
George Gibson died on 8 October 1873 in Sandy Bay.
What was George Gibson's occupation?
George Gibson was a cricketer and politician.
What nationality was George Gibson?
George Gibson was Australian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Gibson (Tasmania cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gibson. https://biography.guide/george-gibson-cricketer-1827/
MLA: "George Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-gibson-cricketer-1827/.
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