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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 February 1796 Holborn, London |
| Died | 7 May 1875 (aged 79) Westminster, London |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1825 | Godalming Cricket Club |
Source: CricketArchive, 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
edit- ^ "John Pontifex". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
Bibliography
edit- Haygarth, Arthur (1862). Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Lillywhite.
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