About Henry Davis
Lived 1803 – 1848 (aged 44). Henry Davis was a British cricketer.
Henry Davis (16 December 1803 – 29 February 1848) was an English cricketer who was recorded in one important match in 1826 when he played for a combined Sheffield and Leicester team, scoring 27 runs in his only innings and holding one catch. Davis played for Leicester Cricket Club from 1823 to 1839.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Davis?
English cricketer (1803-1848)
When was Henry Davis born?
Henry Davis was born on 16 December 1803 in Groby.
When did Henry Davis die?
Henry Davis died on 29 February 1848 in Leicester.
What was Henry Davis's occupation?
Henry Davis was a cricketer.
What nationality was Henry Davis?
Henry Davis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Davis (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Davis. https://biography.guide/henry-davis-cricketer/
MLA: "Henry Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-davis-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Henry Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-davis-cricketer/.
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