About William Shrewsbury
Lived 1854 – 1931 (aged 77). William Shrewsbury was a British cricketer.
William Shrewsbury (30 April 1854 – 14 November 1931) was an English first-class cricketer active from 1875 to 1879 who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in New Lenton and died in Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire.
He was the elder brother of Nottinghamshire and England cricketer Arthur Shrewsbury. His son, Arthur, also played for the county.
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Who was William Shrewsbury?
British cricketer (1854-1931)
When was William Shrewsbury born?
William Shrewsbury was born on 30 April 1854.
When did William Shrewsbury die?
William Shrewsbury died on 14 November 1931.
What was William Shrewsbury's occupation?
William Shrewsbury was a cricketer.
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William Shrewsbury was British.
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· Wikipedia: William Shrewsbury
· DBpedia: William Shrewsbury (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Shrewsbury. https://biography.guide/william-shrewsbury-cricketer/
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