Obituary of John Briggs

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John Briggs

Johnny Briggs (born October 3, 1862 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom) was a cricketer who was best known for bowling for Lancashire County Cricket Club between 1879 and 1900. Johnny is still the second-highest wicket-taker in Britain's history after Brian Statham. John died on January 11, 1902 and his death was reportedly because of an epileptic seizure. He died young at age 39.

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John Briggs Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Briggs, Johnny
    • Common Name: John Briggs
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Sutton-in-Ashfield, England
    • Birth Date: October 03, 1862
    • Age: 39 (at death)
    • Occupation: Cricketer
    • Net Worth: $1.8 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    Johnny's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Johnny Briggs
    • Father: James Briggs (1837-1899)
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • JB Briggs
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Susan Briggs (married ?-?)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 11 1902 at age 39
  • Place: Heald Green, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Epilepsy

Category Tags:

CricketerBritish Born on October 3rd Born in 1862 Died in 1902 Died at age 39 Died from Epilepsy

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