About Robert Knight
Lived 1879 – 1955 (aged 75). Robert Knight was a British cricketer and robert Knight (cricketer.
Robert Frank Knight (August 10, 1879 - January 9, 1955) was an English cricketer active from 1900 to 1921 who played for Northamptonshire (Northants). He was born in Rushden on 10 August 1879 and died in Kettering on 9 January 1955. He appeared in 22 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled leg spin. He scored 408 runs with a highest score of 67 and took 21 wickets with a best performance of six for 90.
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Who was Robert Knight?
English cricketer, born 1879
When was Robert Knight born?
Robert Knight was born on 10 August 1879 in Rushden.
When did Robert Knight die?
Robert Knight died on 9 January 1955 in Kettering.
What was Robert Knight's occupation?
Robert Knight was a cricketer and robert Knight (cricketer.
What nationality was Robert Knight?
Robert Knight was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Knight (cricketer, born 1879)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Knight. https://biography.guide/robert-knight-cricketer/
MLA: "Robert Knight." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-knight-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Robert Knight." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-knight-cricketer/.
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