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James Burrowes

1914 – 2003

Jamaican cricketer and medical doctor

Cricketer Obstetrician-gynecologist
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Lived 1914 – 2003 (aged 89). James Burrowes was a Jamaican cricketer and obstetrician-gynecologist.

James Taylor Burrowes (28 February 1914 – 15 October 2003) was a Jamaican first-class cricketer and medical doctor.

Burrowes was born at Rae Town in the Colony of Jamaica. He later studied in England at St John's College at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. While studying at Oxford, he made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Oxford University against a combined Minor Counties team at Oxford in 1934. Opening the batting for Oxford in their only innings, Burrowes was run out for 3 runs. He bowled eight overs across the match, conceding 37 runs without taking a wicket.

After graduating from Oxford, Burrowes became a physician specialising in obstetrics and gynecology. He spent the last eleven years of his life in Miami, where he died in October 2003.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
St John's College, Wolmer's Schools
Awards
Rhodes Scholarship
Also known as
James Taylor Burrowes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Burrowes?

Jamaican cricketer and medical doctor

When was James Burrowes born?

James Burrowes was born on 28 February 1914 in Rae Town.

When did James Burrowes die?

James Burrowes died on 15 October 2003 in Miami.

What was James Burrowes's occupation?

James Burrowes was a cricketer and obstetrician-gynecologist.

What nationality was James Burrowes?

James Burrowes was Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Burrowes

· Wikidata: Q95363966

· DBpedia: James Burrowes

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