About Henry Edwards
Lived 1861 – 1921 (aged 59). Henry Edwards was a British cricketer.
Henry Richard Edwards (20 July 1861 – 22 June 1921) was an English cricketer. Edwards' batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born at Hackney, London. He was registered at birth as Harry Richard Edwards.
Edwards made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Lancashire at the County Ground, Hove in 1885. He was dismissed for a duck twice in this match. He was dismissed by Johnny Briggs in Sussex's first-innings, while in their second-innings he was dismissed by Dick Barlow. This was his only major appearance for Sussex.
He died at Hackney, London on 22 June 1921.
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Who was Henry Edwards?
cricketer (1861-1921)
When was Henry Edwards born?
Henry Edwards was born on 20 July 1861 in London Borough of Hackney.
When did Henry Edwards die?
Henry Edwards died on 22 June 1921 in Haywards Heath.
What was Henry Edwards's occupation?
Henry Edwards was a cricketer.
What nationality was Henry Edwards?
Henry Edwards was British.
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· DBpedia: Henry Edwards (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Edwards. https://biography.guide/henry-edwards-cricketer/
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