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Harry Payne Whitney
American businessman and horse breeder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry Payne Whitney (April 29, 1872 – October 26, 1930) was an American businessman, thoroughbred horse breeder, and member of the prominent Whitney family.[1]
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Harry Payne Whitney | |
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![]() Whitney in February 1924 | |
Born | April 29, 1872 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 26, 1930 (1930-10-27) (aged 58) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York |
Education | Groton School |
Alma mater | Yale University Columbia Law School |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, philanthropist |
Political party | Democratic |
Board member of | Long Island Motor Parkway Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. |
Spouse | |
Children | Flora, Cornelius, and Barbara |
Parent(s) | William Collins Whitney Flora Payne |
Family | Whitney |
Honors | Pillars of the Turf (2018) U.S. Polo Hall of Fame (1990) |
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