About Peter Howden
Lived 1911 – 2003 (aged 91). Peter Howden was a New Zealand cricketer.
Charles Peter Howden (21 October 1911 – 6 July 2003) was a New Zealand cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Otago. He was born and died at Auckland.
Howden made two first-class appearances for the team, during the 1937–38 Plunket Shield season. He scored 11 runs in two innings on his debut, and 52 runs in his second match.
Educated at King's College, Howden followed his father Ernest in qualifying as a doctor. Both his father and uncle, Alister, also played first-class cricket. Following his death in 2003 an obituary was published in the New Zealand Cricket Almanack of 2006.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Howden?
New Zealand cricketer (1911-2003)
When was Peter Howden born?
Peter Howden was born on 21 October 1911.
When did Peter Howden die?
Peter Howden died on 6 July 2003.
What was Peter Howden's occupation?
Peter Howden was a cricketer.
What nationality was Peter Howden?
Peter Howden was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Howden. https://biography.guide/peter-howden/
MLA: "Peter Howden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-howden/.
Chicago: "Peter Howden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-howden/.
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