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Philip Vanderbyl

1867 – 1930

British cricketer, traveller, and big-game hunter

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Lived 1867 – 1930 (aged 62). Philip Vanderbyl was a British cricketer, traveler and big game hunter.

Philip Breda Vanderbyl (11 November 1867 – 20 March 1930) was an English first-class cricketer, traveller, hunter and soldier.

The son of the politician Philip Vanderbyl, he was born at Kensington in November 1867. He later studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge. He was a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and played one first-class match for the club against Worcestershire at Lord's in 1900. Vanderbyl batted once in the match, scoring 38 runs before he was dismissed by R. E. Foster in the MCC first innings. Soon after this match he served in South Africa in the Second Boer War. Vanderbyl later served in the First World War with the Royal Garrison Artillery, being commissioned as a second lieutenant in November 1914. He transferred to the Warwick Royal Horse Artillery in June 1915, being granted the temporary rank of captain; by June 1916, he had been promoted to the full rank. Vanderbyl died in Egypt at Cairo in March 1930.

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Birth century
Education
Pembroke College
Also known as
Philip Breda Vanderbyl

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Philip Vanderbyl?

British cricketer, traveller, and big-game hunter

When was Philip Vanderbyl born?

Philip Vanderbyl was born on 11 November 1867 in Kensington.

When did Philip Vanderbyl die?

Philip Vanderbyl died on 20 March 1930 in Cairo.

What was Philip Vanderbyl's occupation?

Philip Vanderbyl was a cricketer, traveler and big game hunter.

What nationality was Philip Vanderbyl?

Philip Vanderbyl was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip Vanderbyl

· Wikidata: Q106644579

· DBpedia: Philip Vanderbyl (cricketer)

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