John Greenwood (cricketer, born 1800)

John Greenwood (July 24, 1800, Tunbridge Wells – February 12, 1871, Pimlico) was an English lawyer and cricketer, who played cricket for Cambridge University.

John Greenwood was educated at Eton and Jesus College, Cambridge.[1] He made two first-class appearances for the university cricket team between 1820 and 1821, scoring just two runs in three innings, including two ducks.[2] Gaining a BA as 13th Wrangler in 1822, he became a Fellow of Jesus and was called to the Bar from Lincoln's Inn in 1828. He later entered the Middle Temple, where he became a Bencher. He was Assistant Solicitor to the Treasury from 1851 to 1866, and Solicitor to the Treasury from 1866 until his death.[1]

Greenwood's sons, Granville and Charles both played first-class cricket.

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References

  1. ^ a b Greenwood, John in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
  2. ^ John Greenwood at Cricket Archive