About Peta Taylor
Lived 1914 – 1989 (aged 74). Peta Taylor was a British cricketer.
Mary Isabella "Peta" Taylor, married name Mary Jager, (11 July 1912 – 22 March 1989) was an English cricketer who played as a right-arm medium bowler. She appeared in seven Test matches for England between 1934 and 1937, including the first ever women's Test match. She played domestic cricket for various composite XIs, as well as South Women.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peta Taylor?
cricketer (1914-1989)
When was Peta Taylor born?
Peta Taylor was born on 18 August 1914 in Blean.
When did Peta Taylor die?
Peta Taylor died on 22 March 1989 in Southend-on-Sea.
What was Peta Taylor's occupation?
Peta Taylor was a cricketer.
What nationality was Peta Taylor?
Peta Taylor was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peta Taylor. https://biography.guide/peta-taylor/
MLA: "Peta Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peta-taylor/.
Chicago: "Peta Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peta-taylor/.
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