John Pontifex (cricketer, born 1796)
John Pontifex (born 11 February 1796 in Holborn, London; died 7 May 1875 in Westminster) was an English first-class cricketer associated with Surrey and Godalming Cricket Club who was active in the 1820s. He is recorded in one match in 1825, totalling 4 runs with a highest score of 4 and holding 1 catch.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Pontifex |
| Born | 11 February 1796 Holborn, London, England |
| Died | 7 May 1875 (aged 79) Westminster |
| Batting | unknown hand |
| Bowling | underarm: unknown hand and type |
| Role | unknown |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1825 | Godalming Cricket Club |
| Career statistics | |
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Source: Arthur Haygarth, 30 March 2013 | |
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.
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