Henry Hannington
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Hannington |
| Born | 15 January 1797 Hanwell, Middlesex |
| Died | 4 October 1870 (aged 73) South Kensington, London |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1819–1821 | Cambridge University |
Source: CricketArchive, 31 March 2013 | |
Henry Hannington (15 January 1797 – 4 October 1870) was an English academic and cleric, who was also a first-class cricketer.
Life
[edit | edit source]The son of the Rev. John George Hannington, Rector of Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire, he was educated at Eton College, and went to King's College, Cambridge as a scholar in 1817. There he was made a Fellow in 1820, graduating B.A. in 1822; M.A. in 1825. He remained a Fellow until his death; he was bursar of King's 1824–38.[1]
Ordained deacon in 1822 and priest in 1823, Hannington never took a living. He died on 4 October 1870, at 11 Onslow Crescent, South Kensington.[1]
Cricket
[edit | edit source]Hannington was a cricketer associated with Cambridge University Cricket Club who is recorded in two matches, totalling 117 runs with a highest score of 63, completing one stumping and taking 2 wickets.[2] With Charles Oxenden he founded the Club in 1820.[1]
References
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