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George Lang

1837 – 1898

English first-class cricketer

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Lived 1837 – 1898 (aged 61). George Lang was a British cricketer.

George Lukis Lang (23 February 1837 – 2 June 1898) was an English first-class cricketer.

The son of Arthur Lang, he was born at Harrow in February 1937. He was educated firstly at Harrow School, before attending Haileybury and Imperial Service College. Lang appeared three times in first-class cricket for the Gentlemen of England in 1856–57, making two appearances against the Gentlemen of Surrey and Sussex and once appearance against the Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex. He scored a total of 88 runs in his three matches, at an average of 29.33 and a high score of 50. With the ball, he took 9 wickets at a bowling average of 9.22 and best figures of 4 for 30. He left for British India in 1858, where he served in the Indian Civil Service until 1898. Lang died at Camberley in June 1898. His brother, Robert, also played first-class cricket.

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Harrow School, Haileybury and Imperial Service College
Employers
Indian Civil Service
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George Lukis Lang

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Lang?

English first-class cricketer (1837-1898)

When was George Lang born?

George Lang was born on 23 February 1837 in Harrow.

When did George Lang die?

George Lang died on 2 June 1898 in Camberley.

What was George Lang's occupation?

George Lang was a cricketer.

What nationality was George Lang?

George Lang was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Lang

· Wikidata: Q66747533

· DBpedia: George Lang (cricketer)

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