Richard Bagge (17 June 1810 – 5 April 1891) was an English

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er. Bagge's batting style is unknown. He was born at Stradsett, Norfolk. The son of the Thomas Philip Bagge and Grace Salisbury, he was born at Stradsett Hall, and was educated at

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. He married Pleasance Hulton on 1 October 1835, having six children with her. Bagge made two

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appearances for

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in 1836, with both appearances coming against

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at New Ground, Norwich, and Hyde Park Ground, Sheffield. He scored 6 runs in his two matches, with a high score of 4. A merchant by trade, Bagge later served as a Justice of the Peace, and as the

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in 1879. He died at Gaywood Hall in the village of Gaywood, Norfolk on 5 April 1891. His twin-brother,

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, also played first-class cricket, later acquiring the title of the 1st Baronet of the Bagge Baronetcy. His son,

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, also played first-class cricket.

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