Walter Monckton
England
Full Name
Walter Turner Monckton
Born
January 17, 1891, Ightham Warren, Plaxtol, Kent
Died
January 09, 1965, Folkington, Sussex, (aged 73y 358d)
Also Known As
created Viscount Monckton of Brenchley in 1957
Fielding Position
Wicketkeeper
Other
Administrator
A wicketkeeper-batsman, Walter Monckton made one first-class appearance while at Oxford where he scored 43 and 29*. He found his fame as a leading barrister and politician, most notably as Attorney-General during the 1936 abdication crisis. He was president of Surrey from 1950-52 and from 1959 until his death; he was also president of MCC in 1956.
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