George D. Widener Jr.
American businessman (1889–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Dunton Widener Jr. (March 11, 1889 – December 8, 1971) was an American businessman and thoroughbred racehorse owner; one of only five people ever designated "Exemplars of Racing" by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.[1]
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George D. Widener Jr. | |
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Born | (1889-03-11)March 11, 1889 New York City, U.S. |
Died | December 8, 1971(1971-12-08) (aged 82) Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist, racehorse owner/breeder |
Spouse |
Jessie Sloane Dodge
(m. 1917; died 1968) |
Children | 1 stepdaughter |
Parent(s) | George Dunton Widener & Eleanor Elkins |
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