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William Henry Harrison

1866 – 1936

English cricketer

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About William Henry Harrison

Lived 1866 – 1936 (aged 69–70). William Henry Harrison was a British cricketer.

William Henry Harrison (1866 — 23 December 1936) was an English first-class cricketer.

Harrison was born in at Nursling near Southampton in 1866. He made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Hampshire against Warwickshire at Bournemouth in the 1902 County Championship. Batting twice in the match, he was dismissed in Hampshire's first innings for 0 by Sam Hargreave, while in their second innings he was unbeaten on 12, as Hampshire narrowly lost by 8 runs. Harrison died at Salisbury in December 1936.

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Important facts

Born
1866, Nursling
Birth century
19th century
Died
23 December 1936, Salisbury
Occupation
Cricketer
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
William Harrison

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Henry Harrison?

English cricketer (1866-1936)

When was William Henry Harrison born?

William Henry Harrison was born in 1866 in Nursling.

When did William Henry Harrison die?

William Henry Harrison died on 23 December 1936 in Salisbury.

What was William Henry Harrison's occupation?

William Henry Harrison was a cricketer.

What nationality was William Henry Harrison?

William Henry Harrison was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Henry Harrison

· Wikidata: Q8012026

· DBpedia: William Harrison (cricketer, born 1866)

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