Charles Benstead, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles Benstead

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1896

Place of Birth: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 03-Jul-1980

Profession: cricketer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Charles Benstead

  • Charles Richard Benstead (21 April 1896 – 3 July 1980) was an English first-class cricketer, Royal Navy officer and author.
  • Benstead served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War, during which he was awarded with the Military Cross.
  • Following the war he played first-class cricket while studying at the University of Cambridge, before joining the Royal Navy after his graduation.
  • He served in the navy from 1922–46, playing first-class cricket for the Royal Navy Cricket Club.
  • Following his retirement, he wrote several books and became associated in the running of St Catharine's College, Cambridge.

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