About Robert Turner King
Lived 1824 – 1884 (aged 59). Robert Turner King was a British cricketer.
Robert Turner King (14 July 1824; Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire – 12 May 1884; Bootle, Lancashire) was an English amateur cricketer who played from 1846 to 1851.
Robert Turner King was educated at Oakham and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. This fast-medium roundarm bowler was mainly associated with Cambridge University and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), where he made 45 known appearances. He played for the Gentlemen in the Gentlemen v Players series. He was "far-famed for his wonderful catches as a fielder at 'point'".
King subsequently became a clergyman.
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Who was Robert Turner King?
English cricketer. (1824-1884)
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Robert Turner King was born on 14 July 1824.
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Robert Turner King died on 12 May 1884.
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Robert Turner King was a cricketer.
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