About Herbert Carpenter
Lived 1869 – 1933 (aged 64). Herbert Carpenter was a British cricketer and cricket umpire.
Herbert Arthur Carpenter (12 July 1869 – 12 December 1933) was an English first-class cricketer and umpire who played principally for Essex in a career which spanned from 1893 to 1920.
Cricket career Carpenter came from a cricketing family and was the son of Cambridgeshire's Robert Carpenter. He made his Essex debut in 1888 and his consistent batting helped the county achieve first-class status in 1894. Carpenter scored 1000 runs in a season on seven occasions. In 1900, he amassed 1,742 runs including five centuries.
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Who was Herbert Carpenter?
English cricketer (1869-1933)
When was Herbert Carpenter born?
Herbert Carpenter was born on 12 July 1869 in Cambridge.
When did Herbert Carpenter die?
Herbert Carpenter died on 12 December 1933 in Whipps Cross.
What was Herbert Carpenter's occupation?
Herbert Carpenter was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Herbert Carpenter?
Herbert Carpenter was British.
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