John Brewer Davis facts for kids
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| Full name |
John Brewer Davis
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| Born | 1741 England |
| Died | 9 November 1817 (aged 75–76) Westminster, London |
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| Years | Team |
| 1773 | Kent |
| FC debut | 21 June 1773 Kent v Surrey |
| Last FC | 19 July 1773 Kent v Surrey |
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Source: CricketArchive, 7 April 2022
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Sir John Brewer Davis (1741 – 9 November 1817) was an important person in England. He was the son of a church leader. John Davis is remembered for his connections to the sport of cricket, especially with the Kent county team. He also played a key role in creating the first official rules for cricket.
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John Davis and Early Cricket
John Davis was involved in cricket even before detailed records were kept. He helped shape the game in its early days.
Helping Create Cricket Rules
In 1774, John Davis was part of a group of important people. This group met to write down the very first known rules of cricket. This was a big step in making cricket an organized sport.
Playing for Kent
In 1773, John Davis played in two important cricket matches. He played for the Kent team against Surrey. In the first game, he scored 23 runs and then 4 runs. In the second game, he scored 4 runs and then 0 runs. He also caught two balls in the second match.
A Military Leader
Besides cricket, John Davis also had a career in the military. He was a Captain in the West Kent Militia. This was a type of local army force.
Serving in the Militia
In the summer of 1778, Captain Davis's regiment was camped in Winchester, Hampshire. His regiment was the most senior one there. This meant they were chosen to provide the King's Guard.
Knighted by the King
On September 28, 1778, George III, the King of England, visited the camp. Captain Davis was in charge of the special guard of honor for the King. The very next day, the King gave him a special award. He made John Davis a knight. This was a big honor. He was the first militia officer to be knighted for this kind of service.
