About William Harvey
Lived 1810 – 1883 (aged 73). William Harvey was a British cricketer and theologian.
William Wigan Harvey (17 January 1810 – 7 May 1883) was an English cleric and academic. Born at Great Stanmore, he was educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge. He became a Fellow of King's in 1831, and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Later he was rector of Buckland, and then of Ewelme, a controversial appointment that brought criticism on William Gladstone. He died at Ewelme.
Harvey was also a cricketer with amateur status, active in 1831. He made his debut in 1831 and appeared in one match, playing for Cambridge University. He scored nine runs with a highest score of 5 and took no wickets.
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Who was William Harvey?
English cleric and academic (1810-1883)
When was William Harvey born?
William Harvey was born on 17 January 1810.
When did William Harvey die?
William Harvey died on 7 May 1883 in Ewelme.
What was William Harvey's occupation?
William Harvey was a cricketer and theologian.
What nationality was William Harvey?
William Harvey was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Harvey (priest)
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