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Howard Fowler

1857 – 1934

English cricketer

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Lived 1857 – 1934 (aged 76). Howard Fowler was a British cricketer, rugby union player and barrister.

Howard Fowler (20 October 1857 – 6 May 1934) was an English sportsman who played international rugby union for England and first-class cricket.

Fowler attended Clifton College and captained their cricket XI in 1876, before going to New College, Oxford, where he studied law. He played 15 first-class matches, as a wicket-keeper, for the university's cricket team and in both 1878 and 1879 was captain of the Oxford University RFC.

A forward, he played club rugby for Walthamstow and represented England in three Tests. He appeared against Scotland in 1878 and played against both Wales and Scotland in 1881.

He also played cricket for Essex, from 1877 to 1889, but at this point Essex fixtures were not ranked as first-class. His two other first-class matches were for the Marylebone Cricket Club and Old Oxonians.

Two of his brothers, Bill Fowler and Gerald Fowler, both played cricket for Somerset.

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Who was Howard Fowler?

English cricketer (1857-1934)

When was Howard Fowler born?

Howard Fowler was born on 20 October 1857 in Tottenham.

When did Howard Fowler die?

Howard Fowler died on 6 May 1934 in Burnham-on-Sea.

What was Howard Fowler's occupation?

Howard Fowler was a cricketer, rugby union player and barrister.

What nationality was Howard Fowler?

Howard Fowler was British.

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· Wikipedia: Howard Fowler

· Wikidata: Q5919650

· DBpedia: Howard Fowler

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