About Henry Savory
Lived 1914 – 2008 (aged 93). Henry Savory was a British cricketer.
Henry Jarvis Savory (4 March 1914 – 4 January 2008) was an English cricketer who played internationally for Nigeria. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, he played one first-class match for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in 1937, against New Zealand.
Following his only first-class appearance, he played three matches for Gloucestershire Second XI in 1939. After World War II, he played two matches for Nigeria against Gold Coast in Lagos in 1947 and 1949.
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Who was Henry Savory?
English cricketer (1914-2008)
When was Henry Savory born?
Henry Savory was born on 4 March 1914 in Chipping Sodbury.
When did Henry Savory die?
Henry Savory died on 4 January 2008.
What was Henry Savory's occupation?
Henry Savory was a cricketer.
What nationality was Henry Savory?
Henry Savory was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Savory. https://biography.guide/henry-savory/
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