Philip Williams (7 September 1824 – 18 November 1899) was an English cleric and cricketer.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 September 1824 Eton, Berkshire |
| Died | 18 November 1899 (aged 75) Bath, Somerset |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1844–47 | Oxford University |
| 1845 | Nottinghamshire |
Source: Cricinfo, 27 March 2014 | |
He was educated at Winchester College, where he played cricket for the school 1840–42, and New College, Oxford, matriculating in 1841. There he played for the University 1844–47 and also played for Nottinghamshire in 1845.[1][2][3]
Williams was a Fellow of New College from 1844 to 1851, when he graduated B.C.L. He was called to the bar at Lincoln's inn the same year, but did not practise as a barrister. He instead became a Church of England priest. He was rector of Rewe, Devon, 1860–92.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ Philip Williams at ESPNcricinfo
- ^ Philip Williams at CricketArchive (subscription required)
- ^ a b Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource.
- ^ "Rev Philip Williams". Trent Bridge - History.
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