A. N. Hornby
English athlete (1847–1925)
Died aged 78AquariusUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Biography
Albert Neilson Hornby, nicknamed Monkey Hornby (10 February 1847 – 17 December 1925) was one of the best-known sportsmen in England during the nineteenth century excelling in both rugby and cricket. He was the first of only two men to captain the country at both rugby and cricket but is also remembered as the England cricket captain whose side lost the Test match which gave rise to the Ashes, at home against the Australians in 1882. Additionally, he played football for Blackburn Rovers.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Blackburn Rovers F.C.
- England men’s national rugby union team
- England cricket team
- Lancashire County Cricket Club
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Ada Sarah Ingram
- Children
- John HornbyA. H. Hornby
- Parents
- William Henry Hornby
Quick answers about A. N. Hornby
- How old was A. N. Hornby?
- A. N. Hornby died on December 17, 1925 at the age of 78.
- When is A. N. Hornby's birthday?
- A. N. Hornby was born on February 10, 1847.
- Where was A. N. Hornby born?
- A. N. Hornby was born in Blackburn.
- What is A. N. Hornby's zodiac sign?
- A. N. Hornby's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is A. N. Hornby's nationality?
- A. N. Hornby is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- What does A. N. Hornby do?
- A. N. Hornby is known as cricketer, association football player, rugby union player.
- Who has A. N. Hornby been married to?
- According to Wikidata, A. N. Hornby's spouse is or was Ada Sarah Ingram.
- How many children did A. N. Hornby have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of A. N. Hornby.
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