John Evans

cricketer who played for Oxford University, Hampshire, Kent and England (1889-1960)
Person human Q3527421
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Summary

John Evans was born on May 1, 1889[1], in Newtown[2]. He died on September 18, 1960[3], in Marylebone[4]. He worked as a cricketer[5] and aircraft pilot[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Child: Michael Evans[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Educated at: Oriel College[11]
  • Award received: Military Cross[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Member of sports team: Hampshire County Cricket Club[14], Oxford University Cricket Club[15], Kent County Cricket Club[16], England cricket team[17]
  • Military branch: Royal Flying Corps[18]
  • Sport: cricket[19]
  • Family name: Evans[20]
  • Given name: John[21], Alfred[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Birth name: Alfred John Evans[24]

Why It Matters

John Evans is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Evans born?

John Evans was born in Newtown[2].

Where did John Evans die?

John Evans passed away in Marylebone[4].

What did John Evans do for work?

John Evans worked as a cricketer[5] and aircraft pilot[6].

Where did John Evans go to school?

John Evans was educated at Oriel College[11].

What awards did John Evans receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[12].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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