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Henry Curgenven

1875 – 1959

English cricketer

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About Henry Curgenven

Lived 1875 – 1959 (aged 83). Henry Curgenven was a British cricketer.

Henry Grafton Curgenven (22 December 1875 – 14 February 1959) was an English cricketer. He played for Derbyshire in 1896 and 1897, and for Cambridge University in 1897.

Curgenven was born at Friar Gate Derby, the son of William Curgenven who was a doctor and former Derbyshire cricketer, and his wife Pamela Harman. He was educated at Repton School and Clare College, Cambridge, and became a farmer.

Curgenven debuted for Derbyshire in the 1896 season in a draw against Essex and played a total of five matches for the club that year. In the 1897 season he played four matches for Derbyshire and also two matches for Cambridge University against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Curvengen was a right-hand batsman and played 14 innings in 11 first-class matches with an average of 9.61 and a top score of 26. He was a right arm fast-medium bowler and took seven first-class wickets at an average of 31.85 and with a best performance of 2 for 9.

In 1913 Curgenven played a couple of matches in British Columbia, Canada against an Australian team.

Curgenven died at Bryncethin, Bridgend, Glamorgan. As well as his father, his brother Gilbert also played first-class cricket for Derbyshire.

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Clare College, Repton School
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Henry Grafton Curgenven

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Who was Henry Curgenven?

English cricketer (1875-1959)

When was Henry Curgenven born?

Henry Curgenven was born on 22 December 1875 in Derby.

When did Henry Curgenven die?

Henry Curgenven died on 14 February 1959 in Bridgend.

What was Henry Curgenven's occupation?

Henry Curgenven was a cricketer.

What nationality was Henry Curgenven?

Henry Curgenven was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Curgenven

· Wikidata: Q13635801

· DBpedia: Henry Curgenven

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