About William Holmes
Lived 1849 – 1885 (aged 35–36). William Holmes was a New Zealand cricketer.
William Holmes (c. 1849 – 26 November 1885) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in three first-class matches for Wellington from 1880 to 1884.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Holmes?
New Zealand cricketer
When was William Holmes born?
William Holmes was born in 1849.
When did William Holmes die?
William Holmes died in 1885 in Wellington.
What was William Holmes's occupation?
William Holmes was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Holmes?
William Holmes was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Holmes (New Zealand cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Holmes. https://biography.guide/william-holmes-cricketer-1849/
MLA: "William Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-holmes-cricketer-1849/.
Chicago: "William Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-holmes-cricketer-1849/.
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