About William Birch
Lived 1863 – 1940 (aged 77). William Birch was a British cricketer.
William Birch (10 February 1863 – 11 December 1940) was an English cricketer. Birch was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast. He was born at Isleworth, Middlesex.
Birch made two first-class appearances for Middlesex in the 1887 against Surrey at Lords, and Oxford University at Chiswick Park Cricket Ground. He scored 6 runs in his two matches and took 2 wickets at an average of 47.50.
He died at the town of his birth on 11 December 1940.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Birch?
English cricketer (1863-1940)
When was William Birch born?
William Birch was born on 10 February 1863 in Isleworth.
When did William Birch die?
William Birch died on 11 December 1940 in England, Isleworth, Middlesex.
What was William Birch's occupation?
William Birch was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Birch?
William Birch was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Birch (English cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Birch. https://biography.guide/william-birch/
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