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Henry Aitken

1831 – 1915

English cricketer

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Lived 1831 – 1915 (aged 84). Henry Aitken was a British cricketer.

Henry Mortlock Aitken (8 January 1831 – 12 August 1915) was an English cricketer active in the 1850s.

Life Born at Hadley Wood, Middlesex, Aitken was the son of James Aitken M.D. He was educated at Eton College, where he captained the college cricket team, and at Exeter College, Oxford.

Aitken made his debut in first-class cricket for Oxford University Cricket Club against Marylebone Cricket Club in 1853, playing two further matches for the university in that year against Cambridge University and in the return match against the MCC at Lord's. He also made two further first-class appearances in 1853, playing once each for the Gentlemen of England against the Gentlemen of Kent, and for the Gentlemen in the Gentlemen v Players fixture.

He died at Eastbourne, Sussex on 12 August 1915. His brother James Aitken was a clergyman and sportsman who also played first-class cricket.

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Eton College, Exeter College
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Henry Mortlock Aitken

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Aitken?

English cricketer (1831-1915)

When was Henry Aitken born?

Henry Aitken was born on 8 January 1831 in Hadley Wood.

When did Henry Aitken die?

Henry Aitken died on 12 August 1915 in Eastbourne.

What was Henry Aitken's occupation?

Henry Aitken was a cricketer.

What nationality was Henry Aitken?

Henry Aitken was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Aitken

· Wikidata: Q16856042

· DBpedia: Henry Aitken (cricketer)

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