About Ken Viljoen
Lived 1910 – 1974 (aged 63). Ken Viljoen was a South African cricketer.
Kenneth George Viljoen (14 May 1910 – 21 January 1974) was a South African cricketer who played in 27 Test matches from 1930–31 to 1948–49. Making his Test debut in 1930, he played his first and last Tests against England. He was later a manager of post–World War II South African teams. He was born in Windsorton, Cape Province, and died in Krugersdorp, Transvaal.
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Who was Ken Viljoen?
South African cricketer (1910-1974)
When was Ken Viljoen born?
Ken Viljoen was born on 14 May 1910 in Windsorton.
When did Ken Viljoen die?
Ken Viljoen died on 21 January 1974 in Krugersdorp.
What was Ken Viljoen's occupation?
Ken Viljoen was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ken Viljoen?
Ken Viljoen was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Viljoen. https://biography.guide/ken-viljoen/
MLA: "Ken Viljoen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-viljoen/.
Chicago: "Ken Viljoen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-viljoen/.
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