Robert Henry Darke (25 January 1876 – 19 July 1961) was an English first-class

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er. Darke was born at Dunsden House in the village of Dunsden, Oxfordshire. He made a single appearance in

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for the Gentlemen of England against

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in 1905. In a match where no play was possible on the first two days due to rain, Darke was not called upon to bat or bowl on the third and final day of the match. Darke died at

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in July 1961.

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* 1876 births 1961 deaths People from South Oxfordshire District English cricketers Gentlemen of England cricketers Cricketers from Oxfordshire {{England-cricket-bio-1870s-stub