John Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset

John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset (24 March 1745–19 July 1799) was a keen cricketer, billiards player, tennis player and womaniser. He is best remembered for his love for and patronage of cricket, which he also gambled heavily on. Lord Sackville succeeded to the Dukedom of Dorset in 1769 on the death of his uncle; he had previously been styled Lord John Sackville. His father had also been styled Lord John Sackville.

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24 March - 1745 - 19 July - 1799 - Cricket - Billiards - Tennis - Dukedom of Dorset - 1769 - Lord John Sackville

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