About Philip Vallance
Lived 1803 – 1897 (aged 93–94). Philip Vallance was a British cricketer.
Philip Vallance (1803 – 3 October 1897) was an English cricketer. Vallance's batting style is unknown. He was born at Brighton, Sussex.
Vallance made his first-class debut for Sussex against Kent in 1829. He made two further first-class appearances for the county, both of which came against England in 1829 and 1834. In his three first-class matches, he scored 14 runs at an average of 2.33, with a high score of 9.
Vallance was also an amateur astronomer who joined the British Astronomical Association at its inception in 1890. His obituary records his cricketing achievements and learning to ride a bicycle at the age of over 80 and becoming keen cyclist.
He died at Storrington, Sussex on 3 October 1897.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Philip Vallance's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Philip Vallance?
cricketer (1803-1897)
When was Philip Vallance born?
Philip Vallance was born in 1803 in Brighton.
When did Philip Vallance die?
Philip Vallance died on 3 October 1897 in Storrington.
What was Philip Vallance's occupation?
Philip Vallance was a cricketer.
What nationality was Philip Vallance?
Philip Vallance was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Philip Vallance (cricketer, born 1803)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Vallance. https://biography.guide/philip-vallance-cricketer/
MLA: "Philip Vallance." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-vallance-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Philip Vallance." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philip-vallance-cricketer/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC