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Thomas Charlton (cricketer)

English cricketer

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Source revisionJul 22, 2026
Entity authorityQ27888987 ↗
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Thomas Broughton Charlton (15 August 1815 – 20 January 1886) was an English first-class cricketer active 1839–40 who played for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Nottinghamshire. He was born and died in Chilwell, Nottinghamshire. He appeared in four first-class matches.

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Bibliography

Haygarth, Arthur (1996) [1862]. Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite. ISBN 978-19-00592-23-9.

Haygarth, Arthur (1997) [1862]. Scores & Biographies, Volume 2 (1827–1840). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite.

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