Peter Eckersley (cricketer)
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Peter Thorp Eckersley (2 July 1904 ā 13 August 1940)[1] was the captain of Lancashire County Cricket Club from 1929 to 1935, who retired for a career as a Conservative Party politician.
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Lieutenant (A) Peter Thorp Eckersley MP | |
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Born | 2 July 1904 Lowton, Lancashire, England |
Died | 13 August 1940 (aged 36) near Eastleigh, Hampshire, England |
Resting place | Tyldesley Cemetery |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Known for | Cricket |
Spouse | Audrey E. J. Eckersley |
Member of Parliament for Manchester Exchange | |
In office 14 November 1935 ā 13 August 1940 | |
Preceded by | Edward Fielden |
Succeeded by | Thomas Hewlett |
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