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Henry Neville

1824 – 1854

British cricketer and British Army officer

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Lived 1824 – 1854 (aged 30). Henry Neville was a cricketer and military personnel.

The Hon. Henry Aldworth Neville (26 October 1824 – 5 November 1854) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

The son of Richard Griffin, 3rd Baron Braybrooke, he was born on 26 October 1824 at Waltham St Lawrence, Berkshire. He was educated at Eton College. After finishing his education at Eton, he proceeded to purchased the ranks of ensign and lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards in September 1842. Neville played first-class cricket for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1844, making a single appearance against Oxford University at Lord's. He batted twice in the match, being run out for 0 in the MCC first innings, while in their second innings he was dismissed for 5 runs by Gerald Yonge. He later purchased the rank of lieutenant and captain in October 1846. Neville served in the Crimean War, during which he was killed in action at the Battle of Inkerman on 5 November 1854. His elder brother, Richard, succeeded their father as the 4th Baron Braybrooke in 1858.

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Also known as
Captain Hon. Henry Aldworth Neville, Hon. Henry Aldworth Neville, Henry Aldworth Neville

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Neville?

British cricketer and British Army officer

When was Henry Neville born?

Henry Neville was born on 26 October 1824 in Waltham St Lawrence.

When did Henry Neville die?

Henry Neville died on 5 November 1854 in Inkerman, Russian Empire.

What was Henry Neville's occupation?

Henry Neville was a cricketer and military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Neville

· Wikidata: Q75271597

· DBpedia: Henry Neville (cricketer)

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