About Wilfrid Kempe
Lived 1887 – 1958 (aged 71). Wilfrid Kempe was a British cricketer.
Wilfrid Kempe (10 October 1887 – 17 October 1958) was an English cricketer. He was a wicket-keeper who played for Somerset. He was born in Long Ashton and died in Frenchay.
Kempe made a single first-class appearance for the team, during the 1919 season, against Derbyshire. He scored 9 runs in the first innings in which he batted. As the second innings ran to just two balls, he failed to score despite being placed in the opening order.
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Who was Wilfrid Kempe?
English cricketer (1887-1958)
When was Wilfrid Kempe born?
Wilfrid Kempe was born on 10 October 1887 in Long Ashton.
When did Wilfrid Kempe die?
Wilfrid Kempe died on 17 October 1958 in Frenchay.
What was Wilfrid Kempe's occupation?
Wilfrid Kempe was a cricketer.
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Wilfrid Kempe was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilfrid Kempe. https://biography.guide/wilfrid-kempe/
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