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John Marshall

1816 – 1861

Cricketer, born 1816

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Lived 1816 – 1861 (aged 45). John Marshall was a British cricketer.

John Augustus Browne Marshall (23 October 1816 – December 1861) was an English cricketer. Marshall's batting style is unknown. He was born at Colombo in British Ceylon.

While studying at St John's College, Cambridge, Marshall made his debut in first-class cricket for the university cricket club against Cambridge Town Club in 1837 at Parker's Piece, making a further first-class appearance against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Later he became a travelling club cricketer in the West Country, and made further first-class appearances for the West of England against the MCC in 1844 and 1845. In six first-class matches, Marshall scored 29 runs at an average of 3.22, with a highest score of 7.

He died at Penzance, Cornwall in December 1861. His brother Henry also played first-class cricket.

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University of Cambridge, St John's College
Also known as
John Augustus Browne Marshall

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Marshall?

cricketer, born 1816

When was John Marshall born?

John Marshall was born on 23 October 1816 in Colombo.

When did John Marshall die?

John Marshall died on 1 December 1861 in Penzance.

What was John Marshall's occupation?

John Marshall was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Marshall?

John Marshall was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Marshall

· Wikidata: Q14946884

· DBpedia: John Marshall (cricketer, born 1816)

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