About William Creese
Lived 1870 – 1918 (aged 48). William Creese was a South African and British cricketer and cricket umpire.
William Creese (15 January 1870 – 23 October 1918) was a South African cricket umpire. He stood in one Test match, South Africa vs. Australia, in 1902. He was killed in action during World War I. His son was the cricketer Len Creese.
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Who was William Creese?
Umpire (1870-1918)
When was William Creese born?
William Creese was born on 15 January 1870 in Usk.
When did William Creese die?
William Creese died on 23 October 1918 in Belgium.
What was William Creese's occupation?
William Creese was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was William Creese?
William Creese was South African and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Creese. https://biography.guide/william-creese/
MLA: "William Creese." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-creese/.
Chicago: "William Creese." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-creese/.
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