About Percy Dobell
Lived 1864 – 1903 (aged 38). Percy Dobell was a British cricketer.
Percy Dobell (29 April 1864 – 5 January 1903) was an English cricketer active from 1886 to 1887 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Huyton and died in Liverpool. He appeared in ten first-class matches as a righthanded batsman, scoring 142 runs with a highest score of 28, and held four catches. In 1903, Dobell killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head from a revolver inside his offices.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Percy Dobell?
British cricketer (1864-1903)
When was Percy Dobell born?
Percy Dobell was born on 29 April 1864.
When did Percy Dobell die?
Percy Dobell died on 5 January 1903.
What was Percy Dobell's occupation?
Percy Dobell was a cricketer.
What nationality was Percy Dobell?
Percy Dobell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Dobell. https://biography.guide/percy-dobell/
MLA: "Percy Dobell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-dobell/.
Chicago: "Percy Dobell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/percy-dobell/.
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