About George Goldsmith
Lived 1850 – 1916 (aged 65). George Goldsmith was a British cricketer.
George Goldsmith (7 August 1850 – 5 April 1916) was an English cricketer. Goldsmith was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast. He was born at Brighton in Sussex and played first-class cricket for both Kent County Cricket Club and Sussex County Cricket Club.
Goldsmith made a single first-class appearance for Kent against Derbyshire in 1875 at Catford. He went on to play two first-class matches for Sussex, one in 1878 and one in 1879. Goldsmith later served as the secretary of Sussex County Cricket Club. He died at Hanwell in Middlesex in April 1916 aged 65.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Goldsmith?
English cricketer (1850-1916)
When was George Goldsmith born?
George Goldsmith was born on 7 August 1850 in Brighton.
When did George Goldsmith die?
George Goldsmith died on 5 April 1916 in Hanwell.
What was George Goldsmith's occupation?
George Goldsmith was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Goldsmith?
George Goldsmith was British.
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