Charles Cumberland (Australian cricketer)

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Charles Cumberland
Personal information
Full name
Charles Brownlow Cumberland
Born1801
Died26 November 1882 (aged 80–81)
Leamington, England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1855-1857Victoria
Source: Cricinfo, 13 February 2015

Charles Brownlow Cumberland (1801 – 26 November 1882) was an Australian cricketer. He played two first-class cricket matches for Victoria.[1] He also played for Melbourne Cricket Club.[2]

Cumberland was a major general in the British Army. He commanded the 59th Regiment for several years while it was stationed in Tasmania.[3]

Cumberland was made a justice of the peace for Van Diemen's Land in June 1842.[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Charles Cumberland". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  2. ^ "MCC Victorian Cricket Representatives" (PDF). Melbourne Cricket Club. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  3. ^ "INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS". The Mercury. Reuters. 13 January 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ^ "GOVERNMENT NOTICE, No. 163". The Courier. 24 June 1842. p. 2. Retrieved 29 June 2023.