Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory

Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory (11 May 1881 – 25 August 1918) was an English first-class cricketer and soldier.

Early life Heathcoat-Amory was born at Westminster on 11 May 1881. He was a son of Sir John Heathcoat-Amory, 1st Baronet and the former Henrietta Mary Unwin. His brother John and uncle Henry Stanley both played first-class cricket. He was educated at Eton College, before going up to Christ Church, Oxford.

Cricket career While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Surrey at Oxford in 1902. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1903, making six appearances. He scored a total of 76 runs in his six matches, with a high score of 26. With his right-arm fast bowling, he took 9 wickets at an average of 18.33 and with best figures of 4 for 55. In addition to playing first-class cricket, Heathcoat-Amory also appeared in three minor counties matches for Devon spread between 1902–10.

Career After graduating from Oxford in 1904, he time touring South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand with Edward Wood, the future 1st Earl of Halifax. He was made a temporary a lieutenant in December 1914, while in June 1915 he was made a temporary captain and the following year he was made a temporary major.

Personal life In July 1911, he married Mary Stuart Bannatyne, a daughter of James Fitzgerald Bannatyne of Haldon House. Before his death in 1918, they had three children.