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Henry John

1862 – 1941

British cricketer

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Lived 1862 – 1941 (aged 79). Henry John was a British cricketer.

Henry Celestin Robert John (26 May 1862 – 24 June 1941) was an English cricketer active from 1881 to 1904 who played for Lancashire, the Europeans and Bombay. He was born in Agra and died in Oxford. He appeared in six first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm fast-medium pace. He scored 65 runs with a highest score of 15* and held eight catches. He took 19 wickets with a best analysis of five for 53.

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Who was Henry John?

British cricketer (1862-1941)

When was Henry John born?

Henry John was born on 26 May 1862.

When did Henry John die?

Henry John died on 24 June 1941.

What was Henry John's occupation?

Henry John was a cricketer.

What nationality was Henry John?

Henry John was British.

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· Wikipedia: Henry John

· Wikidata: Q19517818

· DBpedia: Henry John

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