John Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset
Cricket Player
1745 – 1799
Who was John Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset?
John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset was the only son of Lord John Philip Sackville, second son of Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset. He succeeded to the dukedom in 1769 on the death of his uncle, Charles Sackville, 2nd Duke of Dorset. He was the British Ambassador to France between 1783 and 1789 in the lead up to the French Revolution.
He is best remembered for his love of cricket. He was both a good player and an important patron, but his interest was sharpened by gambling, cricket being a major attraction for gamblers throughout the 18th century. His other sporting interests included billiards and tennis, while he acquired a reputation as a womaniser.
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- Born
- Mar 24, 1745
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Westminster School
- Died
- Jul 19, 1799
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on July 23, 2013
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