About George Winder
Lived 1850 – 1913 (aged 62). George Winder was a British cricketer.
George Alexander Winder (16 July 1850 – 1 February 1913) was an English cricketer active from 1869 to 1871 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Bolton and died in Ottery St Mary. He appeared in four first-class matches as a righthanded batsman, scoring 64 runs with a highest score of 22 and held one catch. His cricket career was ended by a shooting accident in January 1872 in which he lost his left hand when his gun exploded.
Winder was educated at Rossall School and Christ's College, Cambridge. After graduating from Cambridge he attended the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. He was land agent to Sir Ivor Guest and then to Sir John Kennaway.
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Who was George Winder?
British cricketer (1850-1913)
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George Winder was born on 16 July 1850.
When did George Winder die?
George Winder died on 1 February 1913.
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George Winder was a cricketer.
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George Winder was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Winder. https://biography.guide/george-winder/
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