About William Field
Lived 1816 – 1890 (aged 74). William Field was an Australian cricketer.
William Field (17 March 1816 – 22 June 1890) was an Australian cricketer, who played one game for Tasmania.
Field was born in Port Dalrymple, Tasmania. He has the distinction of having participated in the first ever first-class match in Australia, in which he failed to make an impact.
Field died on 22 June 1890, in Bishopsbourne, Tasmania at the age of 74.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Field?
Australian cricketer (1816-1890)
When was William Field born?
William Field was born on 17 March 1816 in Launceston.
When did William Field die?
William Field died on 22 June 1890 in Bishopsbourne.
What was William Field's occupation?
William Field was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Field?
William Field was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Field (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Field. https://biography.guide/william-field-cricketer/
MLA: "William Field." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-field-cricketer/.
Chicago: "William Field." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-field-cricketer/.
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