About William Bennett
Lived 1807 – 1886 (aged 78). William Bennett was a British cricketer.
William Antony Burlton Bennett (25 November 1807 – 20 February 1886) was an English cricketer who played for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) between 1832 and 1845 and once for Kent County Cricket Club in 1844. Bennett played twelve matches in all following his debut for The Bs at Lord's in 1831 against an England team. He was born in Calcutta, India, and died in Westminster.
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Who was William Bennett?
English cricketer (1807-1886)
When was William Bennett born?
William Bennett was born on 25 November 1807.
When did William Bennett die?
William Bennett died on 20 February 1886.
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William Bennett was a cricketer.
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William Bennett was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Bennett (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Bennett. https://biography.guide/william-bennett-cricketer/
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