John Leslie (cricketer, born 1814) facts for kids

John Leslie (born November 3, 1814 – died November 4, 1897) was an Irish man who played cricket at a high level. He was also a barrister, which is a type of lawyer.

John Leslie's Early Life

John Leslie was born in November 1814 in a place called Dromore in Ireland. His father was John Leslie senior, who was a bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches.

Education and Learning

John Leslie went to school in England. He studied at Harrow School, which is a famous school. After that, he went to Christ Church, Oxford University in 1833.

Cricket Career

While John Leslie was studying at Oxford University, he also played first-class cricket. This is the highest level of cricket played at the time. He played in two important matches in 1836.

Playing for MCC

His first match was for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The MCC is a very old and important cricket club. They played against Oxford University in Oxford.

Playing for Oxford University

John Leslie's second match was for Oxford University. In this game, Oxford University played against the MCC. This match took place at Lord's, which is a famous cricket ground in London.

Becoming a Lawyer

After his time at Oxford, John Leslie decided to become a lawyer. He studied law at two places: King's Inns in Dublin and Lincoln's Inn in London. He officially became a barrister in 1840 and 1841. This meant he could argue cases in court. Later, he was also a member of the Middle Temple, another important group for lawyers.

Later Life and Death

John Leslie passed away in November 1897. He died in a place called Albury, Surrey, in England. He was 83 years old, and he died just one day after his birthday.