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Robin Udal

1883 – 1964

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Lived 1883 – 1964 (aged 80). Robin Udal was a British colonial administrator and cricketer.

Nicholas Robin Udal (16 October 1883 – 27 February 1964) was an English first-class cricketer active 1904–14 who played for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Oxford University. He was born in Richmond-upon-Thames and died in Pembury. He played in 14 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman, scoring 387 runs with a highest score of 49*; and as a right-arm fast bowler, taking 65 wickets with a best performance of seven for 133.

Udal was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford. After graduating he joined the Sudan Civil Service and rose to be Assistant Director of Education in the Sudan government 1918–30 and Warden of Gordon Memorial College, Khartoum, 1927–30. He was awarded the 3rd class of the Order of the Nile. He returned to England and was Bursar of Clifton College 1930–36 and Secretary of the Athenæum 1936–51. He was appointed CBE in the 1929 Birthday Honours.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Winchester College, New College
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Order of the Nile
Also known as
Nicholas Robin Udal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Robin Udal's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Robin Udal?

(1883-1964)

When was Robin Udal born?

Robin Udal was born on 16 October 1883 in Richmond.

When did Robin Udal die?

Robin Udal died on 27 February 1964 in Pembury.

What was Robin Udal's occupation?

Robin Udal was a colonial administrator and cricketer.

What nationality was Robin Udal?

Robin Udal was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robin Udal

· Wikidata: Q28671573

· DBpedia: Robin Udal

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