John Pontifex (cricketer, born 1796)
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Personal information | |
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Born | 11 February 1796 Holborn, London |
Died | 7 May 1875 Westminster, London | (aged 79)
Domestic team information | |
Years | Team |
1825 | Godalming Cricket Club |
Source: CricketArchive, 30 March 2013 |
John Pontifex (11 February 1796 – 7 May 1875) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Godalming Cricket Club in one match in 1825, totalling 4 runs with a highest score of 4 and holding 1 catch.[1]
His son was Charles Pontifex, captain of Cambridge University in the 1853 University Match and later a judge in India, which gained him a knighthood.
References
- ^ "John Pontifex". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
Bibliography
- Haygarth, Arthur (1862). Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Lillywhite.
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