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William McDowell

1837 – 1918

Scottish cricketer

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About William McDowell

Lived 1837 – 1918 (aged 80–81). William McDowell was a cricketer.

William McDowell (c. 1837 – 12 June 1918) was a Scottish cricketer. He played in two first-class matches in New Zealand for Canterbury in 1883/84.

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Important facts

Born

1837, Scotland

Birth century

19th century

Died

1918

Occupation

Cricketer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William McDowell's

Christian Friedrich Schönbein

Frequently asked questions

Who was William McDowell?

Scottish cricketer

When was William McDowell born?

William McDowell was born in 1837 in Scotland.

When did William McDowell die?

William McDowell died in 1918.

What was William McDowell's occupation?

William McDowell was a cricketer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William McDowell

· Wikidata: Q104839666

· DBpedia: William McDowell (cricketer)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William McDowell. https://biography.guide/william-mcdowell/

MLA: "William McDowell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-mcdowell/.

Chicago: "William McDowell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-mcdowell/.

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