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Alfred Lyttelton KC (7 February 1857 – 5 July 1913) was a British politician and sportsman from the Lyttelton family who excelled at both football and cricket. During his time at university he participated in Varsity Matches in five sports: cricket (1876–79), football (1876–78), athletics (1876; selected to throw the hammer), rackets (1877–79) and real tennis (1877–79), displaying an ability that made him arguably the pre-eminent sportsman of his generation; his only rival in terms of versatility was Oxford's Cuthbert Ottaway. He was, among numerous other achievements, the first man to represent England at both football and cricket. Lyttelton was also a successful politician and served as Secretary of State for the Colonies between 1903 and 1905.
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- Full name: Alfred Lyttelton
- Born: 1857-02-07
- Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q3395941
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Who is Alfred Lyttelton?
Alfred Lyttelton KC (7 February 1857 – 5 July 1913) was a British politician and sportsman from the Lyttelton family who excelled at both football and cricket.
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Alfred Lyttelton is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Alfred Lyttelton was born on 1857-02-07.
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