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William Davies

1825 – 1868

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Lived 1825 – 1868 (aged 42). William Davies was a cleric and cricketer.

William Henry Davies (30 December 1825 – 13 January 1868) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman.

Davies was born in December 1825 at Hampton to the Welsh physician, Sir David Davies, who became a physician to William IV. He was educated at Charterhouse School,

While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University from 1846–48, making eight appearances. He scored 204 runs in his eight appearances, averaging 14.57 and with a high score of 47. In addition to playing for Oxford University, he also appeared for a combined Oxford and Cambridge Universities team against the Gentlemen of England at Lord's in 1848.

After graduating from Oxford, he took holy orders in the Church of England. His ecclesiastical career after graduating from Oxford is unclear, though it is known he was chaplain at St George's Hospital until his death, aged 42, at sea off the coast off the Cape of Good Hope of South Africa in January 1868. His brother was Sir Robert Henry Davies, a colonial official in British India.

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Eton College, Christ Church
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Who was William Davies?

Welsh cleric (1825-1868)

When was William Davies born?

William Davies was born on 30 December 1825 in Hampton.

When did William Davies die?

William Davies died on 13 January 1868.

What was William Davies's occupation?

William Davies was a cleric and cricketer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Davies

· Wikidata: Q54371178

· DBpedia: William Davies (cricketer, born 1825)

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