About Harry German
Lived 1865 – 1945 (aged 79). Harry German was a British cricketer.
Harry German (1 November 1865 – 14 June 1945) was an English cricketer. German was a right-handed batsman who occasionally fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Measham, Leicestershire.
German made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Essex in the 1896 County Championship. He made four further first-class appearances for Leicestershire, the last of which came against Middlesex in the 1898 County Championship. In his five first-class matches, he scored a total of 69 runs at an average of 7.66, with a high score of 13.
He died at Charing Cross, London on 14 June 1945. His nephew, Arthur German, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire.
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Who was Harry German?
cricketer (1865-1945)
When was Harry German born?
Harry German was born on 1 November 1865 in Measham.
When did Harry German die?
Harry German died on 14 June 1945 in Charing Cross.
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Harry German was a cricketer.
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Harry German was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry German. https://biography.guide/harry-german/
MLA: "Harry German." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-german/.
Chicago: "Harry German." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-german/.
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