About William Kington
Lived 1838 – 1898 (aged 59). William Kington was a British cricketer and military officer.
William Miles Nairne Kington (24 September 1838 – 21 April 1898) was an English army officer and cricketer.
He was the son of Thomas Kington, the younger (1796–1857), and was educated at Harrow School. In 1858 he was a cornet in the 5th Dragoon Guards. In 1864 he was a captain. He became lieutenant-colonel in the 4th Hussars, and retired in 1880.
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Who was William Kington?
British Army officer and cricketer (1838-1898)
When was William Kington born?
William Kington was born on 24 September 1838 in Bristol.
When did William Kington die?
William Kington died on 21 April 1898 in Montreux.
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William Kington was a cricketer and military officer.
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William Kington was British.
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