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Humphrey Burrington

1882 – 1957

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About Humphrey Burrington

Lived 1882 – 1957 (aged 75). Humphrey Burrington was a British cricketer.

Humphrey Sandford Burrington (5 April 1882 – 15 April 1957) played first-class cricket for Somerset from 1903 to 1905. He was born at Bridgwater, Somerset and died at Barnstaple, Devon.

Burrington played in first-class cricket as a lower-order batsman, though it is not known whether he batted right- or left-handed. He played in one game in 1903, two in 1904 and a further two in 1905, but had little success in any of them. His best performances, and the only times he reached double figures as a batsman, came in the game against Kent in 1904 when he made an unbeaten 18 in the first innings and followed that with 20 in the second.

In the First World War, Burrington was commissioned as an officer in the Somerset Light Infantry; in 1916, he was temporarily promoted from second lieutenant to full lieutenant. He was further promoted to acting captain in 1917. He resigned his commission in 1920 and was allowed to keep the rank of captain.

In 1941 he was listed as a solicitor at Bridge Chambers, The Strand, Barnstable Kellys Directory 1941

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Who was Humphrey Burrington?

cricketer (1882-1957)

When was Humphrey Burrington born?

Humphrey Burrington was born on 5 April 1882 in Bridgwater.

When did Humphrey Burrington die?

Humphrey Burrington died on 15 April 1957 in Barnstaple, Devon.

What was Humphrey Burrington's occupation?

Humphrey Burrington was a cricketer.

What nationality was Humphrey Burrington?

Humphrey Burrington was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Humphrey Burrington

· Wikidata: Q5941328

· DBpedia: Humphrey Burrington

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