About James Cleeve
Lived 1864 – 1909 (aged 44). James Cleeve was an Australian cricketer.
James Oatley Cleeve (14 February 1864 – 8 February 1909) was an Australian cricketer. He played three first-class matches for New South Wales between 1882/83 and 1883/84 while still a student at Newington College.
Cleeve and his twin brother, John Cleeve (14 February 1864 – 7 April 1952) were born in Woolloomooloo, New South Wales to John Cleeve, Police magistrate of Penrith, New South Wales, and Frances "Fanny" (née Oatley). The Cleve boys attended Newington College from 1881 until 1884 whilst the cricketer Joseph Coates was Headmaster.
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Who was James Cleeve?
cricketer (1864-1909)
When was James Cleeve born?
James Cleeve was born on 14 February 1864 in Sydney.
When did James Cleeve die?
James Cleeve died on 8 February 1909.
What was James Cleeve's occupation?
James Cleeve was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Cleeve?
James Cleeve was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Cleeve. https://biography.guide/james-cleeve/
MLA: "James Cleeve." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-cleeve/.
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