About William Cockburn
Lived 1891 – 1957 (aged 66). William Cockburn was a British cricketer and banker.
Sir William Robert Marshall Cockburn (26 April 1891 – 1 September 1957) was a Scottish banker who spent most of his career with the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. He became the bank's managing director from 1940 to 1955.
Cockburn also had a brief career as a cricketer. He played once for the Scotland national cricket team in 1921.
Early life Cockburn was born on 26 April 1891 in Paisley, before playing his only match for Scotland, a first-class match against Ireland in August 1921.
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Who was William Cockburn?
Scottish cricketer (1891-1957)
When was William Cockburn born?
William Cockburn was born on 26 April 1891 in Paisley.
When did William Cockburn die?
William Cockburn died on 1 September 1957 in Winchester.
What was William Cockburn's occupation?
William Cockburn was a cricketer and banker.
What nationality was William Cockburn?
William Cockburn was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Cockburn (banker)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Cockburn. https://biography.guide/william-cockburn-cricketer-1891/
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