About Henry Tristram
Lived 1861 – 1946 (aged 85). Henry Tristram was a British cricketer and rugby union player.
Henry Barrington "Tim" Tristram (5 September 1861 – 1 October 1946) was an English sportsman who played international rugby union for England and first-class cricket.
Tristram was the only son (among many daughters) of the clergyman and ornithologist Henry Baker Tristram. He was educated at Loretto School, Winchester College and Hertford College, Oxford.
Tristam played his rugby as a fullback and took part in the inaugural Home Nations Championship in 1883, debuting in England's final fixture against Scotland. England won the championship that year and he was also a member of three further campaigns, including their second title win in 1884.
From 1883 to 1893, he played with the Durham County Cricket Club, but his matches didn't have first-class status. His only first-class match came when he was studying at Oxford in 1883, representing the university against the Gentlemen of England. A right-handed batsman, he came in at four in each innings, but scored just six and one.
In 1903, he replaced his brother in-law, Hely Hutchinson Almond, as Headmaster of Loretto School. He remained in that position until 1908, when he was forced to retire south because of delicate health. He taught for four more years at St Paul's School in London, but then retired even further south to Jersey.
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Who was Henry Tristram?
English player of rugby union and cricket (1861-1946)
When was Henry Tristram born?
Henry Tristram was born on 5 September 1861 in Greatham.
When did Henry Tristram die?
Henry Tristram died on 1 October 1946 in Saint Helier.
What was Henry Tristram's occupation?
Henry Tristram was a cricketer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Henry Tristram?
Henry Tristram was British.
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