About William Oates
Lived 1862 – 1942 (aged 79). William Oates was a British cricketer.
William Coape Oates (7 July 1862 – 20 February 1942) was an English first-class cricketer active 1881–95 who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Nottinghamshire; died in Lincoln.
He was educated at Harrow School where he played for the XI.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Oates?
British cricketer (1862-1942)
When was William Oates born?
William Oates was born on 7 July 1862.
When did William Oates die?
William Oates died on 20 February 1942.
What was William Oates's occupation?
William Oates was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Oates?
William Oates was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Oates (cricketer, born 1862)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Oates. https://biography.guide/william-oates/
MLA: "William Oates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-oates/.
Chicago: "William Oates." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-oates/.
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