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William Horncastle

1864 – 1917

British cricketer

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Lived 1864 – 1917 (aged 52). William Horncastle was a British cricketer.

William Allen Horncastle (21 September 1864 – 26 January 1917) was an English first-class cricketer active 1883 who played for Middlesex. He was born in Tottenham; died in Leyton.

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Who was William Horncastle?

British cricketer (1864-1917)

When was William Horncastle born?

William Horncastle was born on 21 September 1864.

When did William Horncastle die?

William Horncastle died on 26 January 1917.

What was William Horncastle's occupation?

William Horncastle was a cricketer.

What nationality was William Horncastle?

William Horncastle was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Horncastle

· Wikidata: Q28924358

· DBpedia: William Horncastle

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