William Draper
Military Person
1721 – 1787
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Who was William Draper?
Sir William Draper KCB, was a British military officer who conquered Manila in 1762, but was involved in the unsuccessful defence of Minorca in 1782. He was also involved in 1774 with a key meeting that agreed an early set of cricket rules including the leg before wicket rule.
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- Born
- 1721
Bristol - Spouses
- Nationality
- England
- Education
- King's College, Cambridge
- Eton College
- Died
- Jan 8, 1787
- Resting place
- Bath Abbey
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on July 23, 2013
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