About Richard Leigh
Lived 1784 – 1841 (aged 57). Richard Leigh was a British cricketer.
Richard Leigh Jr (born 7 February 1784 at Wilmington, near Dartford, Kent; died 9 October 1841 at Westminster) was an English amateur cricketer who was mainly associated with Surrey. He made five known appearances from 1806 to 1809. His father, also called Richard Leigh, was a well-known match promoter in the 1790s, and there were nine matches featuring R. Leigh's XI.
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Who was Richard Leigh?
English cricketer (1784-1841)
When was Richard Leigh born?
Richard Leigh was born on 7 February 1784 in Kent.
When did Richard Leigh die?
Richard Leigh died on 9 October 1841 in Westminster.
What was Richard Leigh's occupation?
Richard Leigh was a cricketer.
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Richard Leigh was British.
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