About John Gill
Lived 1854 – 1888 (aged 33–34). John Gill was a New Zealand cricketer.
John George Gill (1854 – 14 March 1888) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played six first-class matches for Auckland between 1882 and 1885.
Gill was born in Durham, England. His father was a run-holder in New South Wales. Gill had a farm at Takapuna, which was then on the outskirts of Auckland, where he died suddenly of an apoplexy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gill?
cricketer (1854-1888)
When was John Gill born?
John Gill was born in 1854 in Durham.
When did John Gill die?
John Gill died on 14 March 1888 in Takapuna.
What was John Gill's occupation?
John Gill was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Gill?
John Gill was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gill (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gill. https://biography.guide/john-gill/
MLA: "John Gill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gill/.
Chicago: "John Gill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-gill/.
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