David Sheppard
English cleric and cricketer (1929–2005)
Died aged 75PiscesUnited Kingdom
Biography
David Stuart Sheppard, Baron Sheppard of Liverpool (6 March 1929 – 5 March 2005) was a Church of England bishop who played cricket for Sussex and England in his youth, before serving as Bishop of Liverpool from 1975 to 1997. Sheppard remains the only ordained minister to have played Test cricket, though others such as Tom Killick were ordained after playing Tests.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Bishop of Liverpool
- Bishop of Woolwich
- member of the House of Lords
Teams
- England cricket team
- Cambridge University Cricket Club
- Sussex County Cricket Club
- Marylebone Cricket Club
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Eleanor Grace Isaac
- Children
- Jenny Sheppard
- Parents
- Stuart Morton Winter SheppardBarbara Shepherd
Awards & honours (2)
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- honorary doctorate
Quick answers about David Sheppard
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- David Sheppard died on March 5, 2005 at the age of 75.
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- David Sheppard was born on March 6, 1929.
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- David Sheppard was born in Reigate.
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- David Sheppard's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- David Sheppard is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- According to Wikidata, David Sheppard's spouse is or was Eleanor Grace Isaac.
- How many children did David Sheppard have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of David Sheppard.
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