About William Williams
Lived 1844 – 1885 (aged 40). William Williams was a British cricketer.
William Williams (25 November 1844 – 12 March 1885) was an English first-class cricketer, who was active from 1862 to 1878, and played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Nottingham, and died in Wandsworth. He played in fifteen first-class matches as a right-handed batsman, scoring 239 runs with a highest score of 31; and as a right-arm roundarm fast bowler, taking three wickets with a best performance of two for 27.
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Who was William Williams?
British cricketer (1844-1885)
When was William Williams born?
William Williams was born on 25 November 1844.
When did William Williams die?
William Williams died on 12 March 1885.
What was William Williams's occupation?
William Williams was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Williams?
William Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Williams (cricketer, born 1844)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Williams. https://biography.guide/william-williams-cricketer/
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