About John Savigny
Lived 1867 – 1923 (aged 55). John Savigny was an Australian cricketer.
John Horatio Savigny (25 August 1867 – 11 February 1923) was an Australian cricketer. He played thirteen first-class matches for Tasmania between 1888 and 1911.
Savigny's father William Henry Savigny was headmaster of the Launceston Church Grammar School, and his brother William Savigny was a fine cricketer, playing in three matches for Tasmania against Victoria.
Savigny was employed as a clerk with the Customs Department at Launceston. He died on the bank of the river Liffey near Carrick, where he had gone fishing, and apparently died while dozing.
On 6 April 1891 he married Emily Henry (c. 1869 – 22 September 1930), second daughter of John Henry, Treasurer of Tasmania. She died at the family home, "Carthona", Ashby Street, Launceston. They had a small family.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Savigny?
cricketer (1867-1923)
When was John Savigny born?
John Savigny was born on 25 August 1867 in Bathurst.
When did John Savigny die?
John Savigny died on 11 February 1923 in Carrick.
What was John Savigny's occupation?
John Savigny was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Savigny?
John Savigny was Australian.
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