About Robert Howell
Lived 1877 – 1942 (aged 65). Robert Howell was a British cricketer.
Robert George Dunnett Howell (23 January 1877 – 27 September 1942) was an English cricketer. Howell's batting style is unknown. He was born at Edmonton, Middlesex.
While undertaking studies at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Howell made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against Hampshire at Fenner's in 1898. He made a second first-class appearance for the university in the following season against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Fenner's. In 1900, he made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Cambridge University at the County Ground, Hove. Howell had little success in his three first-class appearances, scoring a total of 14 runs.
He died at Sydenham, London, on 27 September 1942.
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Who was Robert Howell?
English cricketer (1877-1942)
When was Robert Howell born?
Robert Howell was born on 23 January 1877 in Edmonton.
When did Robert Howell die?
Robert Howell died on 27 September 1942 in Sydenham.
What was Robert Howell's occupation?
Robert Howell was a cricketer.
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Robert Howell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Howell (cricketer)
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