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Richard Bagge

1810 – 1891

English cricketer

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Lived 1810 – 1891 (aged 80). Richard Bagge was a British cricketer.

Richard Bagge (17 June 1810 – 5 April 1891) was an English cricketer. Bagge's batting style is unknown. He was born at Stradsett, Norfolk.

He was born at Stradsett Hall, and was educated at Charterhouse School. He married Pleasance Hulton on 1 October 1835, having six children with her. Bagge made two first-class cricket appearances for Norfolk in 1836, with both appearances coming against Yorkshire at New Ground, Norwich, and Hyde Park Ground, Sheffield. He scored 6 runs in his two matches, with a high score of 4.

A merchant by trade, Bagge later served as a Justice of the Peace, and as the High Sheriff of Norfolk in 1879. He died at Gaywood Hall in the village of Gaywood, Norfolk on 5 April 1891. His twin-brother, William, also played first-class cricket, later acquiring the title of the 1st Baronet of the Bagge Baronetcy. His son, Thomas, also played first-class cricket.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Charterhouse School
Positions held
High Sheriff of Norfolk

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard Bagge's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Bagge?

English cricketer (1810-1891)

When was Richard Bagge born?

Richard Bagge was born on 17 June 1810 in Stradsett.

When did Richard Bagge die?

Richard Bagge died on 5 April 1891 in Gaywood.

What was Richard Bagge's occupation?

Richard Bagge was a cricketer.

What nationality was Richard Bagge?

Richard Bagge was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Bagge

· Wikidata: Q16062433

· DBpedia: Richard Bagge

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