About William Denton
Lived 1890 – 1979 (aged 88). William Denton was a British cricketer.
William Herbert Denton (2 November 1890, in Rushden, Northamptonshire – 23 April 1979, in Bedford) was an English cricketer active from 1909 to 1924, who played for Northamptonshire (Northants) together with his twin brother John. Denton appeared in 119 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman, scoring 4,449 runs with a highest score of 230 not out, one of four centuries.
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Who was William Denton?
English cricketer for Northamptonshire (1890-1979)
When was William Denton born?
William Denton was born on 2 November 1890.
When did William Denton die?
William Denton died on 23 April 1979.
What was William Denton's occupation?
William Denton was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Denton?
William Denton was British.
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· DBpedia: William Denton (cricketer)
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