Gladys Mills Phipps
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Gladys Mills Phipps (June 19, 1883 - October 19, 1970) was an American socialite, sportsperson, and a thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder who began the Phipps family dynasty in American horse racing. She was known as the "first lady of the turf".[1][2]
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Born | Gladys Mills June 19, 1883 Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | October 19, 1970(1970-10-19) (aged 87) Roslyn, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Racehorse owner/breeder |
Known for | "First Lady of The Turf" |
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Children | 4, including Ogden Phipps |
Parent(s) | Ogden Mills Ruth T. Livingston |
Relatives | Beatrice Mills (sister) Ogden L. Mills (brother) |
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