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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|19th-century Irish cricketer and British Army officer}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Cecil Lyster&#039;&#039;&#039; (1849 – 1920) was an Irish cricketer and a British Army officer. He played for the [[Ireland cricket team]] and served in the [[British Army]] during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.<br /> <br /> ==Early life and education==<br /> Cecil Lyster was born in 1849 in [[County Dublin]], [[Ireland]]. He was educated at [[Trinity College Dublin]], where he developed an interest in cricket. His education at Trinity College provided him with a strong foundation in both academics and athletics, which would later influence his dual career as a cricketer and a military officer.<br /> <br /> ==Cricket career==<br /> Lyster was an accomplished cricketer, known for his skills as a batsman. He played for the [[Ireland cricket team]] during the 1870s and 1880s, a period when cricket was gaining popularity in Ireland. His contributions to the team were significant, and he was regarded as one of the leading cricketers of his time in Ireland.<br /> <br /> [[File:Ehrenmal_der_Radiologie_(Hamburg-St._Georg).1.ajb.jpg|Ehrenmal der Radiologie in Hamburg-St. Georg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> ==Military career==<br /> In addition to his cricketing achievements, Lyster had a distinguished career in the [[British Army]]. He served in various capacities and was known for his leadership and dedication. His military career spanned several decades, during which he rose through the ranks and earned the respect of his peers.<br /> <br /> ==Later life and legacy==<br /> After retiring from active service, Lyster continued to be involved in cricket and military circles. He was remembered for his contributions to both fields and left a lasting legacy. Lyster passed away in 1920, leaving behind a rich history of service and sportsmanship.<br /> <br /> ==Related pages==<br /> * [[Ireland cricket team]]<br /> * [[British Army]]<br /> * [[Trinity College Dublin]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:1849 births]]<br /> [[Category:1920 deaths]]<br /> [[Category:Irish cricketers]]<br /> [[Category:British Army officers]]<br /> [[Category:People from County Dublin]]</div>

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