Charles Benstead, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1896
Place of Birth: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 03-Jul-1980
Profession: cricketer
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
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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