About Vivian Kavanagh
Lived 1882 – 1917 (aged 35). Vivian Kavanagh was a New Zealand cricketer.
Vivian Claude Kavanagh (2 June 1882 – 9 August 1917) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played one first-class match for Auckland in 1912/13. He was also a leading hockey player, who represented Auckland over many years as a half-back.
He fought in the Second Boer War, and enlisted to fight in World War I. He was killed in action on the Ypres Salient, and is buried at the Prowse Point War Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vivian Kavanagh?
cricketer (1882-1917)
When was Vivian Kavanagh born?
Vivian Kavanagh was born on 2 June 1882 in Auckland.
When did Vivian Kavanagh die?
Vivian Kavanagh died on 9 August 1917 in Ypres.
What was Vivian Kavanagh's occupation?
Vivian Kavanagh was a cricketer.
What nationality was Vivian Kavanagh?
Vivian Kavanagh was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vivian Kavanagh. https://biography.guide/vivian-kavanagh/
MLA: "Vivian Kavanagh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vivian-kavanagh/.
Chicago: "Vivian Kavanagh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vivian-kavanagh/.
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