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Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet

1820 – 1901

English cricketer

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Lived 1820 – 1901 (aged 80). Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet was a cricketer.

Sir Archibald Keppel Macdonald, 3rd Baronet (15 October 1820 – 28 March 1901) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

The son of Sir James Macdonald and Lady Sophia Keppel, daughter of William Keppel, 4th Earl of Albemarle, he was born at London in October 1820. He was educated at Harrow School. His father died in June 1832, with Macdonald succeeding him as the 3rd Baronet at the age of 12.

Macdonald joined the British Army in November 1839, when he purchased the ranks of ensign and lieutenant in the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Macdonald played a single first-class cricket match for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Cambridge University at Fenner's in 1841. Batting once in the MCC first innings, he was dismissed without scoring by William de St Croix; he was absent hurt in their second innings. He later purchased the ranks of lieutenant and captain in November 1845. Macdonald retired from active service in March 1849.

He was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Hampshire in April 1853, and later served as High Sheriff of Hampshire in February 1865. Other duties during his life included being Page of Honour to William IV and equerry to the Duke of Sussex, in addition to being a justice of the peace for both Hampshire and Surrey.

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High Sheriff of Hampshire
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Archibald Keppel Macdonald, Sir Archibald Keppel Macdonald, 3rd Bt., Archibald Macdonald

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet?

English cricketer (1820-1901)

When was Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet born?

Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet was born on 15 October 1820 in London.

When did Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet die?

Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet died on 28 March 1901 in Hampshire, Liphook.

What was Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet was a cricketer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q75354581

· DBpedia: Sir Archibald Macdonald, 3rd Baronet

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