About Gervase Du Croz
Lived 1820 – 1855 (aged 34–35). Gervase Du Croz was an Australian cricketer.
Gervase Bedford Du Croz (c. 1820 – 19 February 1855) was an Australian cricket player, who played one game each for both Tasmania, and Victoria.
He has the distinction of having participated in the first ever first-class cricket match in Australia, in which he opened the batting for Tasmania.
Du Croz died on 19 February 1855, in Launceston, Tasmania aged 35.
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Who was Gervase Du Croz?
Australian cricketer (1820-1855)
When was Gervase Du Croz born?
Gervase Du Croz was born in 1820 in London.
When did Gervase Du Croz die?
Gervase Du Croz died on 19 February 1855 in Launceston.
What was Gervase Du Croz's occupation?
Gervase Du Croz was a cricketer.
What nationality was Gervase Du Croz?
Gervase Du Croz was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gervase Du Croz. https://biography.guide/gervase-du-croz/
MLA: "Gervase Du Croz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gervase-du-croz/.
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