About Walter Troup
Lived 1869 – 1940 (aged 71). Walter Troup was a British cricketer.
Major Walter Troup (16 October 1869 – 14 December 1940) was an English first-class cricketer who was born in the North-Western Provinces, of British India. He was a member of the inaugural All-India team.
He debuted for Gloucestershire in 1887 at the age of 17. A defensive batsman, it is said that he once batted for 95 minutes against Lancashire during a game in 1888 and didn't score a run. Troup often opened the batting with his captain WG Grace and made his highest score of 180 against Nottinghamshire at Bristol in 1898. When Grace left the county Troup became captain for a season before going back to India. He became District Superintendent of Police in the North-West Provinces of the country and in the war he was a captain in the Royal Flying Corps.
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Who was Walter Troup?
British cricketer (1869-1940)
When was Walter Troup born?
Walter Troup was born on 16 October 1869 in Meerut.
When did Walter Troup die?
Walter Troup died on 14 December 1940 in Isleworth.
What was Walter Troup's occupation?
Walter Troup was a cricketer.
What nationality was Walter Troup?
Walter Troup was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Troup. https://biography.guide/walter-troup/
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