About William Jervis
Lived 1839 – 1920 (aged 80). William Jervis was a British cricketer.
William Swynfen Jervis (9 November 1839 – 3 April 1920) was an English cricketer active from 1865 to 1874 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Aligarh and died in Southsea. He appeared in two first-class matches, scoring 27 runs with a highest score of 13 and took eight wickets with a best analysis of six for 30.
Jervis was an officer in British India, serving in the Royal Munster Fusiliers until he retired. He was later lieutenant-colonel in command of the 1st Volunteer battalion, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment until March 1900.
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Who was William Jervis?
British cricketer (1839-1920)
When was William Jervis born?
William Jervis was born on 9 November 1839.
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William Jervis died on 3 April 1920.
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William Jervis was a cricketer.
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William Jervis was British.
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