About Robert Bardsley
Lived 1890 – 1952 (aged 62). Robert Bardsley was a British cricketer.
Robert Vickers Bardsley (28 June 1890 – 26 July 1952) was an English cricketer and colonial administrator.
Biography
Born in Prestwich, Lancashire, Bardsley was educated at Shrewsbury School and Merton College, Oxford. He played a total of 31 first-class matches for Oxford University, Lancashire County Cricket Club and Free Foresters between 1910 and 1922. He was awarded a Blue for cricket and played in the University Match against Cambridge in three seasons between 1911 and 1913.
Bardsley went on to be Private Secretary to the Governor-General of Sudan from 1924 to 1925 and then Governor of the Blue Nile Province from 1928 to 1932.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Bardsley?
English cricketer (1890-1952)
When was Robert Bardsley born?
Robert Bardsley was born on 28 June 1890 in Prestwich.
When did Robert Bardsley die?
Robert Bardsley died on 26 July 1952 in Pulborough.
What was Robert Bardsley's occupation?
Robert Bardsley was a cricketer.
What nationality was Robert Bardsley?
Robert Bardsley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Bardsley. https://biography.guide/robert-bardsley/
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