About John Symes
Lived 1879 – 1942 (aged 63). John Symes was a British cricketer.
John Symes (11 January 1879 – 23 September 1944) was a member of the gold medal–winning Great Britain Olympic cricket team at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
Personal life Symes was born 11 January 1879 in Crediton, Devon. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Crediton, and Blundell's School in Tiverton. He worked as a solicitor in Crediton and eventually took over his father's practice. He was also clerk to Creditor Urban District Council for more than forty years. He died of a heart attack while out shooting on a local farm in Crediton on 23 September 1944; he was 65.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Symes?
English cricket player (1879-1944)
When was John Symes born?
John Symes was born on 11 January 1879 in Crediton.
When did John Symes die?
John Symes died on 21 September 1942 in Newton Abbot.
What was John Symes's occupation?
John Symes was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Symes?
John Symes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Symes (cricketer)
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