About John Jacomb
Lived 1841 – 1891 (aged 50). John Jacomb was an Australian cricketer.
John Newton Jacomb (3 October 1841 – 5 November 1891) was an Australian cricketer. He played one first-class cricket match for Victoria during the 1860–61 season and one match for Otago in 1863–64.
Jacomb was born at New Town, Tasmania in 1841 and educated at Scotch College in Melbourne. He worked as a hotel keeper and mined gold. He died in 1891 at Walhalla, Victoria.
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Who was John Jacomb?
cricketer (1841-1891)
When was John Jacomb born?
John Jacomb was born on 3 October 1841 in New Town.
When did John Jacomb die?
John Jacomb died on 5 November 1891 in Walhalla.
What was John Jacomb's occupation?
John Jacomb was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Jacomb?
John Jacomb was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Jacomb. https://biography.guide/john-jacomb/
MLA: "John Jacomb." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-jacomb/.
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