About William Horner
Lived 1830 – 1905 (aged 74–75). William Horner was a British cricketer.
William Horner (baptised 17 October 1830 – 1905) was an English first-class cricketer.
Horner was born at Liverpool in 1830 and educated at Repton School. Across his four first-class matches, Horner scored 64 runs with a high score of 18.
Below first-class he played at county level for the Lancashire Gentlemen, for Cheshire while playing at club level for Birkenhead Park, and made one appearance for Shropshire in 1865 without scoring any runs or taking a wicket.
He died at Conwy in Wales in 1905.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Horner?
English cricketer (1830-1905)
When was William Horner born?
William Horner was born in 1830 in Liverpool.
When did William Horner die?
William Horner died in 1905 in Caernarfonshire, Conwy, Wales.
What was William Horner's occupation?
William Horner was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Horner?
William Horner was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Horner (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Horner. https://biography.guide/william-horner/
MLA: "William Horner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-horner/.
Chicago: "William Horner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-horner/.
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