About Major Davis
Lived 1882 – 1959 (aged 77). Major Davis was a British cricketer.
Major Davis (27 March 1882 – 27 April 1959) was an English cricketer who played one first-class match, for Worcestershire against Oxford University in 1911. He scored 29 and 6, and took one catch, to dismiss Oxford captain John Evans.
Davis was born in Lye, then Worcestershire; he died at the age of 71 in Blakebrook, Kidderminster.
His brother John played four times for Worcestershire in 1922.
Note: it is not known whether "Major" was a name or a title.
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Who was Major Davis?
English cricketer (1882-1959)
When was Major Davis born?
Major Davis was born on 27 March 1882.
When did Major Davis die?
Major Davis died on 27 April 1959.
What was Major Davis's occupation?
Major Davis was a cricketer.
What nationality was Major Davis?
Major Davis was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Major Davis. https://biography.guide/major-davis/
MLA: "Major Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/major-davis/.
Chicago: "Major Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/major-davis/.
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