About George King
Lived 1822 – 1881 (aged 59). George King was a British cricketer.
George William King (15 June 1822 – 22 December 1881) was an English cricketer active from 1842 to 1864 who played for Sussex. He was born in London and died in Hove. He appeared in nineteen first-class matches as a lefthanded batsman who scored 166 runs with a highest score of 25. His son George L. King also played for Sussex.
King was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was president of Cambridge Union in 1843.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George King?
English cricketer, born 1822
When was George King born?
George King was born on 15 June 1822.
When did George King die?
George King died on 22 December 1881.
What was George King's occupation?
George King was a cricketer.
What nationality was George King?
George King was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George King (cricketer, born 1822)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George King. https://biography.guide/george-king-cricketer-1822/
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