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William Cornwell

1838 – 1915

English cricketer

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About William Cornwell

Lived 1838 – 1915 (aged 76). William Cornwell was a cricketer.

William Lofts Cornwell (27 August 1838 — 21 April 1915) was an English first-class cricketer.

Cornwell as born in August 1838 at Bottisham, Cambridgeshire. He was active in Cambridgeshire cricket following the demise of the Cambridge Town and County Club in 1848. A middle-order batsman and wicket-keeper, he played first-class cricket for Cambridgeshire on five occasions between 1864 and 1868, beginning with his debut against Yorkshire at Parker's Piece. His five first-class matches yielded him just 22 runs with a highest score of 12, while in his capacity as wicket-keeper he took three catches and made a single stumping. Outside of cricket, Cornwell was employed as a servant at the University of Cambridge by St John's College.

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Who was William Cornwell?

English cricketer

When was William Cornwell born?

William Cornwell was born on 27 August 1838 in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire.

When did William Cornwell die?

William Cornwell died on 21 April 1915 in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire.

What was William Cornwell's occupation?

William Cornwell was a cricketer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Cornwell

· Wikidata: Q112261938

· DBpedia: William Cornwell (cricketer)

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