Frederick Ponsonby, 6th Earl of Bessborough
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Frederick George Brabazon Ponsonby, 6th Earl of Bessborough (11 September 1815–11 March 1895) was a founder of Surrey County Cricket Club and its first vice-president. He was also a founder of the I Zingari nomadic amateur cricket club, and of the Old Stagers amateur theatre company.
Frederic Ponsonby was born in Marylebone, London.
Ponsonby played for both Harrow and Cambridge, batting right-handed. He was an active player until about 1845, when, due to an arm injury, he continued to play only sporadically.
He died in Westminster, London.
| Preceded by John Ponsonby |
Earl of Bessborough 1880–1895 |
Succeeded by Walter Ponsonby |
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