About Victor Hugo
Lived 1877 – 1930 (aged 52). Victor Hugo was an Australian cricketer.
Victor Hugo (25 November 1877 – 8 April 1930) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for South Australia from 1898 to 1900. He was related to the French writer of the same name.
Victor Hugo was born in Adelaide at the Bushman's Club, of which his father William was one of the founders. He was educated at Prince Alfred College and at the Adelaide Shorthand and Business Training Academy, where he excelled at bookkeeping.
A right-arm medium-pace bowler, his best figures for South Australia were 4 for 69 against Western Australia in 1898-99.
He worked for the South Australian Produce Department for 25 years until his death. He left a widow, a son (also called Victor) and a daughter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Victor Hugo?
Australian cricketer (1877-1930)
When was Victor Hugo born?
Victor Hugo was born on 25 November 1877 in Adelaide.
When did Victor Hugo die?
Victor Hugo died on 8 April 1930 in Malvern.
What was Victor Hugo's occupation?
Victor Hugo was a cricketer.
What nationality was Victor Hugo?
Victor Hugo was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Victor Hugo (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Victor Hugo. https://biography.guide/victor-hugo-cricketer/
MLA: "Victor Hugo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/victor-hugo-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Victor Hugo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/victor-hugo-cricketer/.
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