Philip Gurdon

Philip Gurdon (born 1800 at Letton, Norfolk; died 1 August 1874 at Cranworth, Norfolk) was an English first-class cricketer associated with Norfolk who was active in the 1820s. He also played for Cambridge University. He is recorded in two matches, totalling 16 runs with a highest score of 9.[1]

Philip Gurdon
Personal information
Full namePhilip Gurdon
Born1800
Letton, Norfolk, England
Died1874 (aged 7374)
Cranworth, Norfolk
Battingunknown hand
Bowlingunderarm: unknown hand and type
Rolebatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1820Norfolk
1822Cambridge University
Career statistics
Source: Arthur Haygarth, 24 March 2013

Gurdon was educated at Eton, then went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, but after two years he moved to Downing College. After graduating he was ordained as a Church of England priest and was rector of parishes in Norfolk near his family's home at Letton Hall from 1825 until his death in 1874.[2]

References

  1. "Philip Gurdon". CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  2. "Gurdon, Philip (GRDN819P)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.

Bibliography

  • Haygarth, Arthur (1862). Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Lillywhite.



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