Frederick Ponsonby, 6th Earl of Bessborough

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The Earl of Bessborough by Leslie Ward, 1888.
The Earl of Bessborough by Leslie Ward, 1888.

Frederick George Brabazon Ponsonby, 6th Earl of Bessborough (born 11 September 1815 in Marylebone, London; died 11 March 1895 in Westminster, London) 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.

Ponsonby played cricket for both Harrow School and Cambridge University Cricket Club, batting right-handed. He was an active player until about 1845, when, due to an arm injury, he continued to play only sporadically.

Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by
John Ponsonby
Earl of Bessborough
1880–1895
Succeeded by
Walter Ponsonby

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