About South Norton
Lived 1831 – 1916 (aged 84). South Norton was a British cricketer.
William South Norton (8 June 1831 – 19 March 1916) was an English cricketer active from 1849 to 1870 who played for Kent and was the club captain for many years. He was born in Town Malling and died in London Charterhouse. He appeared in 87 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm medium pace with a roundarm action. He scored 2,010 runs with a highest score of 120* and held 63 catches. He took 84 wickets with a best analysis of seven for 57.
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Who was South Norton?
British cricketer (1831-1916)
When was South Norton born?
South Norton was born on 8 June 1831.
When did South Norton die?
South Norton died on 19 March 1916.
What was South Norton's occupation?
South Norton was a cricketer.
What nationality was South Norton?
South Norton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William South Norton
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). South Norton. https://biography.guide/south-norton/
MLA: "South Norton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/south-norton/.
Chicago: "South Norton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/south-norton/.
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