About William Johnson
Lived 1884 – 1941 (aged 56). William Johnson was an Australian cricketer.
William James Johnson (22 September 1884 – 14 August 1941) was a wine and spirit grocer and keen cricketer who played one first-class match for Victoria in 1924–25. He was later a selector of the Australian Test team.
Johnson's son, Ian, went on to captain the Australian Test cricket team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Johnson?
cricketer, born 1884
When was William Johnson born?
William Johnson was born on 22 September 1884.
When did William Johnson die?
William Johnson died on 14 August 1941.
What was William Johnson's occupation?
William Johnson was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Johnson?
William Johnson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Johnson (cricketer, born 1884)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Johnson. https://biography.guide/william-johnson-cricketer/
MLA: "William Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-johnson-cricketer/.
Chicago: "William Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-johnson-cricketer/.
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