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English cricketer

Gilbert East (1763–1865) was an English cricketer of the late 18th century who played mainly for Berkshire, Oldfield and the White Conduit Club. He played in 12 matches now considered to have first-class status between 1786 and 1794.[1]

East succeeded to the East Baronetcy of Hall Place, Maidenhead in 1819 on the death of his father, Sir William East.[1][2] He is buried at Hurley, Berkshire with a monument by James Sherwood Westmacott.[3]

1. ^ a b Gilbert East, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2024-06-07. (subscription required)
2. ^ Hall Place, Berkshire, House and Heritage, 30 May 2018. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
3. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors, 1660–1851, Rupert Gunnis