About John Prest
Lived 1826 – 1871 (aged 45). John Prest was a British cricketer.
John Beevor Prest (28 May 1826 – 15 August 1871) was an English first-class cricketer.
The son of John and Arabella Prest, he moved with his brother William to Sheffield when their father bought a wine business. There he played first-class cricket for Sheffield (also known as Yorkshire), making two appearances against Manchester in 1852 and 1854, with both matches taking place there. He scored 22 runs in his two matches, with a high score of 12. He died in Lincoln in August 1871.
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Who was John Prest?
English cricketer
When was John Prest born?
John Prest was born on 28 May 1826 in York.
When did John Prest die?
John Prest died on 15 August 1871 in Lincoln.
What was John Prest's occupation?
John Prest was a cricketer.
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John Prest was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Prest (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Prest. https://biography.guide/john-prest/
MLA: "John Prest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-prest/.
Chicago: "John Prest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-prest/.
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