About Phipps Hornby
Lived 1820 – 1848 (aged 27). Phipps Hornby was a British cricketer and engineer.
Captain Phipps John Hornby (24 April 1820 – 8 April 1848) was an English army officer and first-class cricketer.
Phipps represented Hampshire county cricket team (pre-1864) in a single first-class cricket match in 1842 against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He served with the Royal Engineers, where he gained the rank of captain. He died in April 1848 whilst serving at Montreal in Canada at the age of just 27.
Family Phipps was the son of Admiral Sir Phipps Hornby and Sophia Maria Burgoyne, Phipps' brothers were Geoffrey and James. Geoffrey had a notable career in the Royal Navy, where he became Admiral of the Fleet. James was a notable rower who rowed for Oxford and was later the headmaster of Eton College.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phipps Hornby?
English cricketer
When was Phipps Hornby born?
Phipps Hornby was born on 24 April 1820 in England.
When did Phipps Hornby die?
Phipps Hornby died on 8 April 1848 in Montreal.
What was Phipps Hornby's occupation?
Phipps Hornby was a cricketer and engineer.
What nationality was Phipps Hornby?
Phipps Hornby was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Phipps Hornby (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phipps Hornby. https://biography.guide/phipps-hornby/
MLA: "Phipps Hornby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phipps-hornby/.
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