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John Dolignon

1813 – 1896

English cricketer

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About John Dolignon

Lived 1813 – 1896 (aged 82–83). John Dolignon was a British cricketer.

John William Dolignon (1813 – 15 June 1896) was an English cricketer of the nineteenth century. A batsman of unknown handedness, Dolignon was born in Dersingham, Norfolk, and played for the Marylebone Cricket Club and his alma mater Oxford University. His first-class matches took place between 1832 and 1844. An amateur player, Dolignon was also an alumnus of, and cricketer for, Eton college as well as Oxford University's Balliol College. He played non-first-class cricket for Norfolk between 1844 and 1848, and his final match was a Gentlemen v Players game at Lord's, where he represented the former.

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Important facts

Born
1813, Dersingham, Norfolk cricket team
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Education
Eton College, Balliol College
Also known as
John William Dolignon, Reverend John William Dolignon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Dolignon?

English cricketer (1813-1896)

When was John Dolignon born?

John Dolignon was born in 1813 in Dersingham, Norfolk cricket team.

When did John Dolignon die?

John Dolignon died on 15 June 1896.

What was John Dolignon's occupation?

John Dolignon was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Dolignon?

John Dolignon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Dolignon

· Wikidata: Q16059862

· DBpedia: John Dolignon

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