About William Clarke
Lived 1846 – 1902 (aged 55). William Clarke was a British cricketer.
William Benjamin Clarke (5 November 1846 – 18 August 1902) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast.
He and his wife Hannah had two daughters Alice and Amelia and two sons William and Charles (who played three times for Sussex in 1902). Clarke died in Hyson Green, Nottingham in 1902 aged 55.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Clarke?
English cricketer, born 1846
When was William Clarke born?
William Clarke was born on 5 November 1846 in Old Basford.
When did William Clarke die?
William Clarke died on 18 August 1902 in Hyson Green.
What was William Clarke's occupation?
William Clarke was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Clarke?
William Clarke was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Clarke (cricketer, born 1846)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Clarke. https://biography.guide/william-clarke-cricketer-1846/
MLA: "William Clarke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-clarke-cricketer-1846/.
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