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William Fenn

1828 – 1886

English cricketer and clergyman

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Lived 1828 – 1886 (aged 58). William Fenn was a British cricketer and anglican priest.

William Mason Fenn (15 February 1828 – 1 August 1886) was an English first-class cricketer and cleric.

The son of the Reverend Joseph Fenn, the minister of Blackheath Park Chapel, he was born at Blackheath in February 1829. He was educated at Blackheath Proprietary School, before going up to Trinity College, Cambridge. While studying at Cambridge, he played first-class cricket for Cambridge University from 1848–1851, making nine appearances. In his nine matches for Cambridge, Fenn scored 82 runs with a high score of 27, in addition to taking wickets. In addition to playing for Cambridge, Fenn also made three first-class appearances for the Gentlemen of Kent from 1848 to 1853, He died there in August 1886. His older brother Joseph was also a Church of England cleric, while his younger brother, Samuel, was also a first-class cricketer.

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Who was William Fenn?

English cricketer and clergyman (1828-1886)

When was William Fenn born?

William Fenn was born on 15 February 1828 in Checkendon.

When did William Fenn die?

William Fenn died on 1 August 1886 in Eton.

What was William Fenn's occupation?

William Fenn was a cricketer and anglican priest.

What nationality was William Fenn?

William Fenn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Fenn

· Wikidata: Q98066096

· DBpedia: William Fenn (cricketer)

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