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George Savile Foljambe CB VD (10 October 1856 – 13 September 1920) was an English first-class cricketer active 1879–82 who played for Nottinghamshire and Oxford University.[1] He was born at Osberton Hall, near Worksop, Nottinghamshire, a son of Francis Foljambe, a Member of Parliament. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. He served with the Sherwood Foresters until 1913 when he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.[2] During World War I he returned to service at the regimental depot, and later served with the Red Cross in France. He was appointed CB in 1917 "in recognition of services during the War.[3] He died in Kensington.[4] His son was the cricketer Edmond Foljambe.

BornGeorge Savile Foljambe
(1856-10-10)10 October 1856
Died13 September 1920(1920-09-13) (aged 63)
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BornGeorge Savile Foljambe
(1856-10-10)10 October 1856
Died13 September 1920(1920-09-13) (aged 63)
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ClubNottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Oxford University Cricket Club
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