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Percy Dobell

1864 – 1903

British cricketer

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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.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Percy Dobell

· Wikidata: Q19517686

· DBpedia: Percy Dobell

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