George Robertson (cricketer)
George Pringle Robertson (22 August 1842 – 23 June 1895) was an Australian cricketer. He played four first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1866 and 1872.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | George Pringle Robertson |
| Born | 22 August 1842 Hobart, Australia |
| Died | 23 June 1895 (aged 52) Melbourne, Australia |
| Relations | Jack Gannon (son-in-law) |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1866-1872 | Victoria |
Source: Cricinfo, 3 May 2015 | |
Robertson was a son of William Robertson who settled in Tasmania, where George was born in Hobart. He was educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Oxford. He returned to Colac, Victoria, where his family had moved, and managed the family estate with his brothers.[2][3]
References
- "George Robertson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- George Robertson at CricketArchive (subscription required)
- Robertson, George Pringle (1842–1895), Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University
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