About William Robertson
Lived 1879 – 1950 (aged 70). William Robertson was a British cricketer.
William Parish Robertson (5 September 1879 – 7 May 1950) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Middlesex County Cricket Club between 1900 and 1919.
Robertson was educated at Harrow School and Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
A wicket-keeper, Robertson also played as a right-handed batsman. He scored 4,510 runs and claimed 61 catches and 15 stumpings in first-class cricket.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Robertson?
English cricketer, born 1879
When was William Robertson born?
William Robertson was born on 5 September 1879 in Lima.
When did William Robertson die?
William Robertson died on 7 May 1950 in Debden.
What was William Robertson's occupation?
William Robertson was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Robertson?
William Robertson was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Robertson
· DBpedia: William Robertson (Middlesex cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Robertson. https://biography.guide/william-robertson-cricketer-1879/
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