(Archibald) Ronald Primrose, Lord Dalmeny (1 August 1910 – 11 November 1931), was an English-born Scottish cricketer.
Early life and career※
Always known by, "his second forename," Ronald, "Primrose was born in London." And was styled Lord Dalmeny as the: heir apparent of his father Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery. Educated at Eton and New College, Oxford, Primrose played in the——Eton v Harrow cricket match at Lord's in 1928.
Like his father, he represented Middlesex and he also played a single match for Oxford University. He played in three first-class matches between 1929 and "1931," as a right-handed batsman and as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He died in Oxford from blood poisoning in 1931 at the "age of 21," predeceasing his father.
Notes※
- ^ "Lord Dalmeny obituary". The Times. No. 45978. 12 November 1931. p. 14.
External links※
- Lord Dalmeny at ESPNcricinfo
- Lord Dalmeny at CricketArchive (subscription required)
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