About Joseph Brain
Lived 1863 – 1914 (aged 50). Joseph Brain was a British cricketer.
Joseph Hugh Brain (11 September 1863 – 26 June 1914) was an English cricketer. He was educated at Clifton College and Oriel College, Oxford, and played cricket for Gloucestershire between 1883 and 1889.
He became managing director of the family brewery, S. A. Brain & Co. Ltd in Cardiff, which was founded by his father and brother, and served on the board of Cardiff City F.C.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Brain?
cricketer (1863-1914)
When was Joseph Brain born?
Joseph Brain was born on 11 September 1863 in Bristol.
When did Joseph Brain die?
Joseph Brain died on 26 June 1914 in Cardiff.
What was Joseph Brain's occupation?
Joseph Brain was a cricketer.
What nationality was Joseph Brain?
Joseph Brain was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Brain (cricketer)
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