Felix Ladbroke
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Felix Calvert Ladbroke (1771 - 14 March 1840) was an English banker and amateur cricketer.
He was born in Idlicote, near Shipton-on-Stour, Warwickshire, the second son of Robert Ladbroke, banker and Member of Parliament for Warwick. His father later sold Idlicote and purchased estates in Surrey.[1] Felix inherited 10,000 pounds on his father's death in 1814 and land, mainly in Surrey, from his cousin James Weller Ladbroke,
Following his father, he was a partner in the banking firm of Ladbroke, Kingscote and Co. and also had insurance and brewing interests.[2] In 1829 he was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey.[3]
