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John Mills

1848 – 1935

English cricketer, born 1848

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Lived 1848 – 1935 (aged 86–87). John Mills was a British cricketer.

John Mills (1848 – 14 April 1935) was an English cricketer who played in only one recorded first-class cricket match in 1870, this being the inaugural first-class match played by Gloucestershire against Surrey at Durdham Down in June 1870. Mills had scored 17 runs during his batting period, with an average of 8.50. During the fielding period, he did not bowl but held one catch.

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Who was John Mills?

English cricketer, born 1848

When was John Mills born?

John Mills was born in 1848 in England.

When did John Mills die?

John Mills died on 14 April 1935 in Oberwil, Switzerland.

What was John Mills's occupation?

John Mills was a cricketer.

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John Mills was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Mills

· Wikidata: Q6248840

· DBpedia: John Mills (Gloucestershire cricketer)

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