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Norman MacLachlan

1858 – 1928

English cricketer and educator

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Lived 1858 – 1928 (aged 69). Norman MacLachlan was a cricketer and rugby union player.

Norman MacLachlan (12 October 1858 – 18 February 1928) was an English first-class cricketer and educator.

The son of Thomas MacLachlan, he was born at Darlington in October 1858. He was educated near Edinburgh at the Loretto School, before going up to Keble College, Oxford. He played first-class cricket for Oxford University while studying there, making his debut against the Gentlemen of England in 1879. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1882, making twenty appearances and captaining the team in his final year. With the bat, he scored 252 runs at an average of 8.40 and a high score of 27. In addition to playing cricket for Oxford, MacLachlan also played rugby as a back for Oxford University RFC. MacLachlan died at Torquay in February 1928.

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Education
Loretto School, Keble College

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Who was Norman MacLachlan?

English cricketer and educator (1858-1928)

When was Norman MacLachlan born?

Norman MacLachlan was born on 12 October 1858 in Darlington.

When did Norman MacLachlan die?

Norman MacLachlan died on 18 February 1928 in Torquay.

What was Norman MacLachlan's occupation?

Norman MacLachlan was a cricketer and rugby union player.

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· Wikipedia: Norman MacLachlan

· Wikidata: Q96181789

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