Godolphin Arabian
Foundation sire of the Thoroughbred horse breed (c. 1724–1753) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Godolphin Arabian (c. 1724–1753), also known as the Godolphin Barb, was an Arabian horse who was one of three stallions that founded the modern Thoroughbred (the others were the Darley Arabian and the Byerley Turk). He was named after his best-known owner, Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin.
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Godolphin Arabian | |
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Foaled | c. 1724 |
Owner | Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin |
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Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1738, 1745, 1747) |
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