The Honourable Colonel Arthur Percy Upton (13 June 1777, England – 22 January 1855, Brighton, Sussex) was a noted amateur cricketer during the Napoleonic era.
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Upton was an early member of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) who played several matches for its team. He played for the Gentlemen in the inaugural and second Gentlemen v Players matches in 1806.[1][2] He took six catches in the first match, which the Gentlemen with given men won by an innings.
Upton's career spanned the 1795 to 1808 seasons. He is known to have made 47 appearances in first-class matches. He was a useful batsman and a good fielder but seems to have bowled only rarely.
Upton was Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds from 1818 to 1826.[3]
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| Preceded by Frederick Foster Lord Charles FitzRoy |
Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds 1818 – 1826 With: Earl of Euston Lord John Edward FitzRoy |
Succeeded by Earl of Euston The Earl Jermyn |