About John Freemantle
Lived 1758 – 1831 (aged 72–73). John Freemantle was a British cricketer.
John Freemantle (1758, probably at Bishop Sutton, Hampshire – 3 August 1831 at Alresford, Hampshire) was an English cricketer who played for the legendary Hambledon Club.
John Freemantle was the elder brother of the more famous Andrew Freemantle. He had only a short career from the 1780 season until 1782, playing seven times for Hampshire.
Freemantle was primarily a bowler and in Scores & Biographies, it is said that he was "tolerably fast". He was a useful batsman but it is said that when fielding he "never flinched from the ball".
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Who was John Freemantle?
English cricketer (1758-1831)
When was John Freemantle born?
John Freemantle was born in 1758.
When did John Freemantle die?
John Freemantle died on 3 August 1831.
What was John Freemantle's occupation?
John Freemantle was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Freemantle?
John Freemantle was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Freemantle. https://biography.guide/john-freemantle/
MLA: "John Freemantle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-freemantle/.
Chicago: "John Freemantle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-freemantle/.
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