About John Hornsby
Lived 1860 – 1926 (aged 66). John Hornsby was a British cricketer.
John Henry James Hornsby (18 April 1860 – 9 July 1926) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1887 to 1898 for Middlesex and various amateur teams. He was born in Grantham; died in Cuckfield Park.
Hornsby was educated at Fettes College and Oxford University.
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Who was John Hornsby?
British cricketer (1860-1926)
When was John Hornsby born?
John Hornsby was born on 18 April 1860.
When did John Hornsby die?
John Hornsby died on 9 July 1926.
What was John Hornsby's occupation?
John Hornsby was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Hornsby?
John Hornsby was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hornsby (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hornsby. https://biography.guide/john-hornsby/
MLA: "John Hornsby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-hornsby/.
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