Johnny Briggs

English cricketer and rugby union footballer (1862-1902)
Person human Q3529408
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Summary

Johnny Briggs is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sutton in Ashfield[2]. He was born on October 3, 1862[3]. He died in Heald Green[4]. He died on January 11, 1902[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6] and rugby union player[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johnny Briggs was born in Sutton in Ashfield[2].
  • Johnny Briggs died in Heald Green[4].
  • Johnny Briggs was born on October 3, 1862[3].
  • Johnny Briggs died on January 11, 1902[5].
  • Johnny Briggs held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Johnny Briggs worked as a cricketer[6].
  • Johnny Briggs's professions included rugby union player[7].
  • Johnny Briggs received the Wisden Cricketer of the Year[10].
  • Johnny Briggs is recorded as male[11].
  • Johnny Briggs's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Johnny Briggs's member of sports team is recorded as England cricket team[13].
  • Johnny Briggs's member of sports team is recorded as Lancashire County Cricket Club[14].
  • Johnny Briggs's member of sports team is recorded as Liverpool and District cricket team[15].
  • Johnny Briggs's member of sports team is recorded as The Rest cricket team[16].
  • Johnny Briggs's member of sports team is recorded as North of England cricket team[17].
  • Johnny Briggs's member of sports team is recorded as Players cricket team[18].
  • Johnny Briggs's Commons category is recorded as Jonny Briggs (cricketer)[19].
  • Johnny Briggs's sport is recorded as cricket[20].
  • Johnny Briggs's family name is recorded as Briggs[21].
  • Johnny Briggs's given name is recorded as Johnny[22].
  • Johnny Briggs's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[23].
  • Johnny Briggs's bowling style is recorded as left-arm orthodox spin[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sutton in Ashfield[2], Johnny Briggs… he was born on October 3, 1862[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6] and rugby union player[7].

Recognition

Johnny Briggs received the Wisden Cricketer of the Year[10].

Death and Burial

Johnny Briggs died on January 11, 1902[5]. He passed away in Heald Green[4].

Why It Matters

Johnny Briggs ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Johnny Briggs born?

Born in Sutton in Ashfield[2].

Where did Johnny Briggs die?

Johnny Briggs died in Heald Green[4].

What did Johnny Briggs do for work?

Johnny Briggs worked as cricketer[6] and rugby union player[7].

What awards did Johnny Briggs receive?

Honors received include Wisden Cricketer of the Year[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wisden.com. wisden.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport → cricket
    Place of birth → Sutton in Ashfield
    Occupation → —
    Award received → Wisden Cricketer of the Year
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