About William Wadsworth
Lived 1823 – 1891 (aged 67). William Wadsworth was a cricketer.
William Wadsworth (9 October 1823 – 13 June 1891) was an English first-class cricketer.
Wadsworth was born at Baildon in October 1823. He made his debut in first-class cricket in 1845, when he played twice for Yorkshire against Manchester at Manchester. His next appearance in first-class cricket came over a decade later for the North in the North v South fixture of 1857. He played four first-class matches in 1858, playing in the North v South fixture, as well as appearing for the North against Surrey at The Oval. He also appeared for an All England Eleven against a United All England Eleven at Lord's, and for a combined Durham and Yorkshire cricket team against Nottinghamshire at Stockton-on-Tees. He died at Bradford in June 1891.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Wadsworth's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Wadsworth?
(1823-1891)
When was William Wadsworth born?
William Wadsworth was born on 9 October 1823 in Baildon.
When did William Wadsworth die?
William Wadsworth died on 13 June 1891 in Bradford, Yorkshire.
What was William Wadsworth's occupation?
William Wadsworth was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Wadsworth
· DBpedia: William Wadsworth (cricketer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Wadsworth. https://biography.guide/william-wadsworth-cricketer/
MLA: "William Wadsworth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-wadsworth-cricketer/.
Chicago: "William Wadsworth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-wadsworth-cricketer/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:58 UTC