About Robert Phayre
Lived 1901 – 1993 (aged 92). Robert Phayre was a British cricketer.
Brigadier Robert Arthur Phayre DSO (4 January 1901 – 31 December 1993) was a British soldier and cricketer.
Biography
After playing Minor counties cricket for Oxfordshire in 1922 and 1923 he began to serve in the Army, playing cricket whilst stationed overseas. In 1924, he played for the Straits Settlements against the Federated Malay States and for Malaya against Shanghai and Hong Kong, and in 1929, played two first-class matches in India.
Family
He was the son of Major-General Sir Arthur Phayre (1856–1940), a nephew of Lt-General Arthur Purves Phayre - and Catherine Mary née Anderson (1868–1917).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Phayre?
British soldier and cricketer (1901-1993)
When was Robert Phayre born?
Robert Phayre was born on 4 January 1901 in Maidenhead.
When did Robert Phayre die?
Robert Phayre died on 31 December 1993 in Camberley.
What was Robert Phayre's occupation?
Robert Phayre was a cricketer.
What nationality was Robert Phayre?
Robert Phayre was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Phayre (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Phayre. https://biography.guide/robert-phayre/
MLA: "Robert Phayre." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-phayre/.
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