About Robert Somervell
Lived 1892 – 1967 (aged 75). Robert Somervell was a New Zealand cricketer.
Robert Somervell (18 May 1892 – 8 June 1967) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played eight first-class matches for Auckland between 1911 and 1922.
Somervell was a batsman. He toured Australia with the New Zealand team in 1913-14, but made a pair in the only first-class match he played on the tour. His highest first-class score was 74 not out for Auckland against Hawke's Bay in 1912–13.
Somervell married Lulu Bates in the Auckland suburb of Devonport in March 1918.
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Who was Robert Somervell?
cricketer (1892-1967)
When was Robert Somervell born?
Robert Somervell was born on 18 May 1892 in Auckland.
When did Robert Somervell die?
Robert Somervell died on 8 June 1967 in Auckland.
What was Robert Somervell's occupation?
Robert Somervell was a cricketer.
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Robert Somervell was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Somervell. https://biography.guide/robert-somervell/
MLA: "Robert Somervell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-somervell/.
Chicago: "Robert Somervell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-somervell/.
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