About John Fowler
Lived 1850 – 1910 (aged 59). John Fowler was a New Zealand cricketer.
John Joseph Fowler (1 December 1850 – 30 November 1910) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1873 to 1882.
Fowler was a middle-order batsman and excellent fieldsman. His highest score in first-class cricket was 65, the highest score on either side, when Canterbury beat Otago in 1879–80. Born in Nelson, he was the only New Zealand-born member of Canterbury's fifteen-man team that beat the touring Australians in 1877–78.
He died in hospital in Nelson after a long illness, one day before his 60th birthday. He was survived by his daughters.
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Who was John Fowler?
New Zealand cricketer
When was John Fowler born?
John Fowler was born on 1 December 1850 in Nelson.
When did John Fowler die?
John Fowler died on 30 November 1910 in Nelson.
What was John Fowler's occupation?
John Fowler was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Fowler?
John Fowler was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Fowler (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Fowler. https://biography.guide/john-fowler-cricketer/
MLA: "John Fowler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-fowler-cricketer/.
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