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Michael Falcon

1888 – 1976

British politician

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Lived 1888 – 1976 (aged 87). Michael Falcon was a British cricketer, judge and politician.

Michael Falcon (21 July 1888 – 27 February 1976) was a British Conservative Party politician and an amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1908 to 1936.

Falcon was the son of Michael Falcon of Horstead House, Norwich and his wife Isabella (née Mordy) from Workington in Cumberland. He was educated at Harrow School and at Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. and LL.B. in 1910, and was called to the bar in 1911 at the Inner Temple. and held the seat until his defeat at the 1923 general election. He made 89 appearances in first-class matches, but never played in the County Championship. In 1921 AC MacLaren said Falcon was the best fast bowler in England and regretted that he was not selected for the Ashes that summer. He played in MacLaren's England XI in August 1921 which beat the previously undefeated Australians at Eastbourne, distinguishing himself by taking 6/67 in Australia's first innings.

Personal life Falcon was married in 1930 to Kathleen Gascoigne, the daughter of Captain G. C. O. Gascoigne. They had five children, Mary, Sybil, Anne, Michael and Rachel. His brother, Harry, was also a first-class cricketer.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Harrow School, Pembroke College
Positions held
Member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Norfolk

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael Falcon?

British politician (1888-1976)

When was Michael Falcon born?

Michael Falcon was born on 21 July 1888 in Norwich.

When did Michael Falcon die?

Michael Falcon died on 27 February 1976 in Norwich.

What was Michael Falcon's occupation?

Michael Falcon was a cricketer, judge and politician.

What nationality was Michael Falcon?

Michael Falcon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Falcon

· Wikidata: Q12988184

· DBpedia: Michael Falcon

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