About William Mathews
Lived 1793 – 1858 (aged 65). William Mathews was a British cricketer.
William Mathews (born 23 March 1793 at Crondall, Hampshire; died 20 August 1858 at Woodbridge, Suffolk) was an English professional cricketer who played from 1821 to 1830. He was mainly associated with Surrey and made 31 known appearances.
Mathews took part in the Gentlemen v Players matches between 1824 and 1830, usually representing the Players, but in 1825, he was a given man for the Gentlemen. He played for England in the 1827 roundarm trial matches and was one of the signatories to the petition after the second game that called upon the authorities to ban roundarm.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Mathews?
English cricketer (1793-1858)
When was William Mathews born?
William Mathews was born on 23 March 1793.
When did William Mathews die?
William Mathews died on 20 August 1858.
What was William Mathews's occupation?
William Mathews was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Mathews?
William Mathews was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Mathews (cricketer)
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