Nobody is entirely sure of the names or exact dates of it's conception, but snooker was invented roughly in 1820 or so. It is believed it was created by a group of Englishmen whilst in India.
Snooker originated from the game Billiards, a similar sport, (but traditionally played on a table comprising of zero pockets, and merely three balls).
Snooker balls were originally formed from ivory, and the game was an instant success with the upper classes following it's introduction in England.
Snooker was invented in India by British army officers who were stationed there in the 1870s. The name is said to have derived from a slang term used for inexperienced officers in the army.
In the latter half of the 19th Century by British Army officers stationed in India
It was invented in India by British army officers stationed there.
It is thought it originated in India, being invented British Army officers who were based there.
No. Variations of Billiards existed long before Snooker.
Yes, snooker was invented by soldiers who had a lot of free time. Specifically, it was invented by British soldiers who were stationed in India while it was a part of the British Empire.
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The full name of snooker is SNOOKER.
Snooker's origins go back to the 16th century with the game of Billiards. A game similar to the one that we now know with some additional coloured balls started in 1875, with rules being put together formally in 1882.
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The sport is spelt as snooker.
Snooker is the same word in German.
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