About John Dewes
Lived 1926 – 2015 (aged 88). John Dewes was a British cricketer.
John Gordon Dewes (11 October 1926 – 12 May 2015) was an English cricketer, who played for Cambridge University and Middlesex, and was chosen for five Test matches between 1948 and 1950.
Life and career Dewes was a protégé of E. J. H. Nash, the British Evangelical Anglican clergyman and founder of the Iwerne camps (along with fellow cricketer David Sheppard). Dewes died on 12 May 2015 at the age of 88.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Dewes's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Dewes's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Dewes?
English cricketer (1926-2015)
When was John Dewes born?
John Dewes was born on 11 October 1926 in Latchford.
When did John Dewes die?
John Dewes died on 12 May 2015.
What was John Dewes's occupation?
John Dewes was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Dewes?
John Dewes was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dewes. https://biography.guide/john-dewes/
MLA: "John Dewes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dewes/.
Chicago: "John Dewes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-dewes/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC