Marylou Whitney
American socialite and philanthropist (1925–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marylou Whitney (née Mary Louise Schroeder; December 24, 1925 – July 19, 2019) was an American socialite and philanthropist. A prominent owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses, Whitney was notable for "reigning for decades as the social queen of the Saratoga and Lexington racing seasons".[1]
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Marylou Whitney | |
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Born | Marie Louise Schroeder (1925-12-24)December 24, 1925 |
Died | July 19, 2019(2019-07-19) (aged 93) |
Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, horse breeder |
Spouses | Frank Hosford
(m. 1948, divorced)
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Children | 5) Marion Louise Hosford, Frank Hosford, Henry Hosford, Heather Hosford, and Cornelia Whitney |
Honors | United States Racing Hall of Fame, Pillar of the Turf (2019) |
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