About John Barnes
Lived 1916 – 1943 (aged 26). John Barnes was an Irish cricketer.
John Hamilton Barnes (14 November 1916 in Armagh, Ireland – 22 April 1943 in Nottinghamshire, England) was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler who played twice for Ireland against New Zealand in September 1937. The first of those two matches had first-class status.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Barnes?
Irish cricketer, born 1916
When was John Barnes born?
John Barnes was born on 14 November 1916 in Armagh.
When did John Barnes die?
John Barnes died on 22 April 1943 in Nottinghamshire.
What was John Barnes's occupation?
John Barnes was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Barnes?
John Barnes was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Barnes (Irish cricketer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Barnes. https://biography.guide/john-barnes-cricketer-1916/
MLA: "John Barnes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-barnes-cricketer-1916/.
Chicago: "John Barnes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-barnes-cricketer-1916/.
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