About Robert Williams
Lived 1912 – 1984 (aged 72). Robert Williams was a South African cricketer.
Robert James Williams (12 April 1912 – 14 May 1984) was a South African cricketer who played first-class cricket for Natal between 1930–31 and 1950–51 and was Jock Cameron's deputy wicketkeeper on the 1935 South African tour of England, though he did not play in any Tests.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Williams?
South African cricketer, born 1912 (1912–1984)
When was Robert Williams born?
Robert Williams was born on 12 April 1912 in Orange Free State Province, South Africa, Viljoen’s Drift.
When did Robert Williams die?
Robert Williams died on 14 May 1984 in Durban.
What was Robert Williams's occupation?
Robert Williams was a cricketer.
What nationality was Robert Williams?
Robert Williams was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Williams (South African cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Williams. https://biography.guide/robert-williams-cricketer-1912/
MLA: "Robert Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-williams-cricketer-1912/.
Chicago: "Robert Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-williams-cricketer-1912/.
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