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Edwin Stead
Edwin Stead (1701 – 28 August 1735) was a patron of English cricket, particularly of Kent and his own Edwin Stead's XI in the 1720s and early 1730s. He usually captained his teams, but nothing is known about his ability as a player. He was born at Harrietsham in Kent, and died in London.
Article summary
Edwin Stead (1701 – 28 August 1735) was a patron of English cricket, particularly of Kent and his own Edwin Stead's XI in the 1720s and early 1730s. He usually captained his teams, but nothing is known about his ability as a player. He was born at Harrietsham in Kent, and died in London.
Key claims
- date of death: 1719 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the date of death is "1719". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
Bibliography
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1354887843
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