About John Thompson
Lived 1870 – 1945 (aged 75). John Thompson was a British cricketer.
John Charles Peace Thompson (14 April 1870 – 31 December 1945) was an English cricketer. Thompson's batting style is unknown. He was born at Chester, Cheshire.
Thompson made a single first-class appearance for Liverpool and District against Yorkshire in 1892 at Aigburth Cricket Ground, Liverpool. In a match which Liverpool and District won by 6 wickets, Thompson batted once, scoring 14 runs in Liverpool and District's first-innings before he was dismissed by Thomas Wardall.
He died at Tarset, Northumberland on 31 December 1945. His brother-in-law Lionel Garnett also played first-class cricket.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Thompson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Thompson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Thompson?
English cricketer born in 1870
When was John Thompson born?
John Thompson was born on 14 April 1870 in Chester.
When did John Thompson die?
John Thompson died on 31 December 1945 in Tarset.
What was John Thompson's occupation?
John Thompson was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Thompson?
John Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thompson (cricketer, born 1870)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thompson. https://biography.guide/john-thompson-cricketer-1870/
MLA: "John Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-thompson-cricketer-1870/.
Chicago: "John Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-thompson-cricketer-1870/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:16 UTC