About George King
Lived 1857 – 1944 (aged 87). George King was a British cricketer.
George Lionel King (6 April 1857 – 29 June 1944) was an English cricketer active from 1880 to 1881 who played for Sussex. He was born and died in Brighton. He appeared in six first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who scored 112 runs with a highest score of 29 and was an occasional wicketkeeper. His father George W. King also played for Sussex.
King was educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He joined the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment and during the First World War was second in command of the 3rd Battalion.
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Who was George King?
English cricketer, died 1857
When was George King born?
George King was born on 6 April 1857.
When did George King die?
George King died on 29 June 1944.
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 1857)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George King. https://biography.guide/george-king-cricketer/
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