Sir George Wombwell, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
Arms as baronet
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George Wombwell
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| Born | 14 March 1769 England |
| Died | 28 October 1846 (aged 77) England |
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| Years | Team |
| 1792 | MCC |
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Source: CricketArchive, 20 March 2013
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Sir George Wombwell, 2nd Baronet (born March 14, 1769 – died October 28, 1846) was an English cricketer. He played cricket for fun, not as a professional player. He was also a Baronet, which is a special title passed down in a family.
Who Was Sir George Wombwell?
George Wombwell was the son of Sir George Wombwell, 1st Baronet. When his father passed away in 1780, George became the next Baronet. This meant he inherited his father's title and responsibilities.
His Cricket Career
Sir George Wombwell played cricket for the Marylebone Cricket Club, often called the MCC. This club is very famous in cricket history. He is recorded as playing in one top-level cricket match in 1792. In that game, he scored a total of 19 runs.
Family and Legacy
Sir George Wombwell was married two times. First, he married Lady Anne Belasyse. She was the daughter of Henry Belasyse, 2nd Earl Fauconberg. They had two sons together. Later, he married Eliza Little. With Eliza, he had one son and one daughter. His oldest son, Sir George Wombwell, 3rd Baronet, took over the Baronet title after him.
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