About Richard Brodie
Lived 1813 – 1872 (aged 58). Richard Brodie was an Australian cricketer.
Richard Sinclair Brodie (9 September 1813 – 18 January 1872) was a Scottish-born Australian cricketer who played for Victoria. He was born in Caithness and died in Bulla, Victoria.
Brodie made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 1853–54 season, against Tasmania. From the lower order, he scored six runs in the first innings in which he batted, and a single run in the second.
Brodie became a wealthy landowner, owning by 1870 3500 acres of land in Bulla and over 3000 sheep. He became insane in that year and died by drowning in Emu Creek near his house after being left alone by attendants.
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Who was Richard Brodie?
Australian cricketer (1813-1872)
When was Richard Brodie born?
Richard Brodie was born on 9 September 1813.
When did Richard Brodie die?
Richard Brodie died on 18 January 1872.
What was Richard Brodie's occupation?
Richard Brodie was a cricketer.
What nationality was Richard Brodie?
Richard Brodie was Australian.
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