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William Draper

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Gender Male
Born Bristol
United Kingdom
Date of died January 8,1787
DiedBristol
United Kingdom
SpouseSusanna De Lancey
Resting place Bath Abbey
Rank Lieutenant-general
Job Entrepreneur
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William Draper Life story


Lieutenant General Sir William Draper KCB, was a British military officer who conquered Manila in 1762 and was involved in the unsuccessful defence of Menorca in 1782. He was also involved in 1774 with a key meeting that agreed on an early set of cricket rules including the leg before wicket rule.

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