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Thomas Dashwood

1876 – 1929

English cricketer

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Lived 1876 – 1929 (aged 53). Thomas Dashwood was a British cricketer.

Thomas Henry Knyvett Dashwood (3 January 1876 – 24 January 1929) was an English first-class cricketer.

The son of T. A. Dashwood, he was born in January 1876 at St Ippollitts, Hertfordshire. He was educated at Wellington College, where he captained the cricket eleven. From there, he matriculated to University College, Oxford. While studying at Oxford, Dashwood made two appearances in first-class cricket for Oxford University Cricket Club against Surrey and Sussex in 1899; against Sussex, he made what would be his only half century, with a score of 70. He also played a third first-class match in 1899, for an England XI against the touring Australians at Truro. Dashwood recorded a century in a non-first-class fixture on the tour, with 120 not out against St Elizabeth Cricket Club in Jamaica.

Dashwood later served in the British Army during the First World War, being commissioned into the Army Service Corps as a temporary second lieutenant in September 1915. He was made a temporary lieutenant in January 1916, with a further temporary appointment to captain following in June 1916. Following the war, he was made a brevet major in June 1919. Dashwood relinquished his commission following the completion of his service, retaining the rank of captain. He died in London at West Kensington on 24 January 1929, from heart failure as a result of influenza.

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University College, Oxford
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Thomas Henry Knyvett Dashwood, Major Thomas Henry Knyvett Dashwood

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Dashwood?

English cricketer (1876-1929)

When was Thomas Dashwood born?

Thomas Dashwood was born on 3 January 1876 in St Ippolyts.

When did Thomas Dashwood die?

Thomas Dashwood died on 24 January 1929 in Fulham.

What was Thomas Dashwood's occupation?

Thomas Dashwood was a cricketer.

What nationality was Thomas Dashwood?

Thomas Dashwood was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Dashwood

· Wikidata: Q7788858

· DBpedia: Thomas Dashwood

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