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John Hare

1857 – 1935

English cricketer and educator

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Lived 1857 – 1935 (aged 78). John Hare was a cricketer and schoolmaster.

John Hugh Montague Hare (31 May 1857 – 1 August 1935) was an English first-class cricketer and educator.

The son of Hugh James Hare, he was born in May 1857 at Docking Hall at Docking, Norfolk. He was educated at Uppingham School, before going up Exeter College, Oxford. While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against the Gentlemen of England at Oxford in 1879. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1880, making a total of eight appearances. In his eight matches, Hare scored a total of 126 runs at an average of 11.45 and with a high score of 38 not out. His county cricket was for Norfolk, for whom he played minor matches for until 1890.

After graduating from Oxford, he became a master at both Winchester College and Eton College. Hare died at Docking Hall in August 1935.

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Education
Uppingham School, Exeter College
Also known as
John Church Francis Hare, John Hugh Montague Hare

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Hare?

English cricketer and educator (1857-1935)

When was John Hare born?

John Hare was born on 31 May 1857 in Docking.

When did John Hare die?

John Hare died on 1 August 1935 in Docking, Norfolk, Norfolk.

What was John Hare's occupation?

John Hare was a cricketer and schoolmaster.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Hare

· Wikidata: Q75466200

· DBpedia: John Hare (cricketer)

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