About John Whewell
Lived 1887 – 1948 (aged 61). John Whewell was a British cricketer.
John William Whewell (8 May 1887 – 2 July 1948) was an English cricketer active from 1921 to 1927 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Rishton and died in Blackpool. He appeared in 14 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman and wicketkeeper. He scored 54 runs with a highest score of 25 and held 14 catches with seven stumpings.
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Who was John Whewell?
cricketer (1887-1948)
When was John Whewell born?
John Whewell was born on 8 May 1887.
When did John Whewell die?
John Whewell died on 2 July 1948.
What was John Whewell's occupation?
John Whewell was a cricketer.
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John Whewell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Whewell. https://biography.guide/john-whewell/
MLA: "John Whewell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-whewell/.
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