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Philip Gurdon

1800 – 1874

English cricketer

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Lived 1800 – 1874 (aged 74). Philip Gurdon was a British cricketer.

Philip Gurdon (26 June 1800 – 1 August 1874) was an English cricketer who played for Norfolk and Cambridge University. He is recorded in two matches, totalling 16 runs with a highest score of 9.

Gurdon was educated at Eton College, then went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, but after two years he moved to Downing College. After graduating he was ordained as a Church of England priest and was rector of parishes in Norfolk near his family's home at Letton Hall from 1825 until his death in 1874. He held the following appointments:

Rector, Reymerston 1825–1874 Rector, Southburgh 1828–1874 Rector, Hatton 1829 Rector, Cranworth with Letton, 1832–1874

Works A Selection of Psalms and Hymns compiled from different authors for the use of his parishioners, by the Rector of Cranworth, in Norfolk (East Dereham: H. C. Wigg). 1849; second ed. 1851

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Important facts

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Education
Eton College, Downing College

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People whose lives overlapped Philip Gurdon's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Philip Gurdon?

English cricketer (1800-1874)

When was Philip Gurdon born?

Philip Gurdon was born on 26 June 1800 in Letton.

When did Philip Gurdon die?

Philip Gurdon died on 1 August 1874 in Cranworth.

What was Philip Gurdon's occupation?

Philip Gurdon was a cricketer.

What nationality was Philip Gurdon?

Philip Gurdon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip Gurdon

· Wikidata: Q15999847

· DBpedia: Philip Gurdon

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