About John Mather
Lived 1821 – 1870 (aged 48). John Mather was an Australian cricketer.
John Henry Mather (19 November 1821 – 4 August 1870) was a British-born Australian cricketer. Born in England to John Philips Mather and Elizabeth Vaughan, he matriculated at Cambridge University in 1839 but later emigrated to Australia. He played one first-class cricket match for Victoria in 1856. He was the elder brother of Bishop Herbert Mather.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mather?
cricketer (1821-1870)
When was John Mather born?
John Mather was born on 19 November 1821 in Everton.
When did John Mather die?
John Mather died on 4 August 1870 in Iquique.
What was John Mather's occupation?
John Mather was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Mather?
John Mather was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Mather (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Mather. https://biography.guide/john-mather-cricketer/
MLA: "John Mather." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mather-cricketer/.
Chicago: "John Mather." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mather-cricketer/.
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