Philip Gurdon
English cricketer and priest From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip Gurdon (26 June 1800 – 1 August 1874) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Norfolk and Cambridge University. He is recorded in two matches, totalling 16 runs with a highest score of 9.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 June 1800 Letton, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 1 August 1874 (aged 74) Cranworth, Norfolk |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1820 | Norfolk |
| 1822 | Cambridge University |
Source: CricketArchive, 24 March 2013 | |
Gurdon was educated at Eton College, then went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, but after two years he moved to Downing College. After graduating he was ordained as a Church of England priest and was rector of parishes in Norfolk near his family's home at Letton Hall from 1825 until his death in 1874. He held the following appointments:[2]
- Rector, Reymerston 1825–1874
- Rector, Southburgh 1828–1874
- Rector, Hatton 1829
- Rector, Cranworth with Letton, 1832–1874
Works
A Selection of Psalms and Hymns compiled from different authors for the use of his parishioners, by the Rector of Cranworth, in Norfolk (East Dereham: H. C. Wigg). 1849; second ed. 1851
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