About John Sewell
Lived 1844 – 1897 (aged 53). John Sewell was a British cricketer.
John Joseph Sewell (10 February 1844 – 8 June 1897) was an English first-class cricketer active 1863–67 who played for Middlesex. He was born in Cirencester and died in Pietermaritzburg. He played in twelve first-class matches.
Sewell moved to the Cape Colony in the 1870s. His son Cyril played cricket for South Africa and later moved to England and captained Gloucestershire.
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Who was John Sewell?
British cricketer (1844-1897)
When was John Sewell born?
John Sewell was born on 10 February 1844.
When did John Sewell die?
John Sewell died on 8 June 1897.
What was John Sewell's occupation?
John Sewell was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Sewell?
John Sewell was British.
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· DBpedia: John Sewell (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sewell. https://biography.guide/john-sewell-cricketer/
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