About William Blackman
Lived 1862 – 1885 (aged 22). William Blackman was a cricketer.
William Blackman (27 November 1862 – 2 June 1885) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex County Cricket Club. He was educated at Ardingly College and played 34 times for Sussex between 1881 and 1884. Suffering from poor health, he then moved to Melbourne, Australia, where he died of tuberculosis at the age of 22 within a few months.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Blackman?
English cricketer (1862-1885)
When was William Blackman born?
William Blackman was born on 27 November 1862 in Arundel.
When did William Blackman die?
William Blackman died on 2 June 1885 in Fitzroy.
What was William Blackman's occupation?
William Blackman was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Blackman (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Blackman. https://biography.guide/william-blackman/
MLA: "William Blackman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-blackman/.
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