Alfred Christopher

Alfred Millard William Christopher (20 August 1820 – 10 March 1913) was an English clergyman who, as a young man, was a cricketer who played in three matches for Cambridge University in 1843 that have been designated as first-class.

[1] He was born in London and died in Oxford.

[2] Christopher played as an opening batsman in two out of his three first-class games, but it is not known whether he batted right- or left-handed; his matches included the 1843 University Match.

[1] Christopher taught at a school in Calcutta, India after graduation from Cambridge University, where he was at Jesus College.

[2] He was a prominent member of the evangelical wing of the Church of England and an influential figure in Oxford for more than half a century.