Henry Hoare (cricketer, born 1812)
Henry James Hoare | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Morden, Surrey, England |
| Died | February 16, 1859 (aged 46) Torquay, England |
| Occupation(s) | Brewer, Cricketer |
| Known for | First-class cricket for Marylebone Cricket Club, family brewing business |
Henry James Hoare (17 September 1812 – 16 February 1859) was an English brewer and first-class cricketer.
Born in Morden, Surrey, he was the son of George Hoare, who was also involved in cricket and brewing. Hoare received his education at Harrow School followed by St John's College, Cambridge. After completing his studies, he joined the family brewing enterprise as a partner. Between 1835 and 1838, he participated in six first-class matches representing the Marylebone Cricket Club, accumulating 98 runs with a highest unbeaten score of 37.
In 1849, he wed Julia Seymour Traherne. Hoare passed away in Torquay in 1859 and was laid to rest in Morden. His brother, Charles Hugh Hoare, along with his son, Charles, also played first-class cricket.