About George Thorpe
Lived 1834 – 1899 (aged 65). George Thorpe was a British cricketer.
George Thorpe (20 February 1834 – 2 March 1899) was an English first-class cricketer, active 1862–64, who played for Sheffield Cricket Club (aka Yorkshire) in 1862 and then for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. He was born and died in Sheffield. Thorpe was a right-handed batsman, who scored 19 runs at 6.33, with a highest score of 9* against Surrey. He held three catches in the field, but was not a bowler.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Thorpe?
English county cricketer (1834-1899)
When was George Thorpe born?
George Thorpe was born on 20 February 1834.
When did George Thorpe die?
George Thorpe died on 2 March 1899.
What was George Thorpe's occupation?
George Thorpe was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Thorpe?
George Thorpe was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Thorpe (cricketer, born 1834)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Thorpe. https://biography.guide/george-thorpe-cricketer-1834/
MLA: "George Thorpe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-thorpe-cricketer-1834/.
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