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William du Pont Jr.
American banker and racehorse breeder (1896–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William du Pont Jr. (February 11, 1896 – December 31, 1965) was an English-born American businessman and banker, and a prominent figure in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.[1] He developed and designed more than 20 racing venues, including Fair Hill at his 5,000-acre estate in Maryland. A member of the Delaware Du Pont family, he was the son of William du Pont and Annie Rogers Zinn, and brother to Marion duPont Scott, a noted horsewoman and breeder.
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Born | (1896-02-11)February 11, 1896 |
Died | December 31, 1965(1965-12-31) (aged 69) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Resting place | Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, banker, racetrack owner, racehorse owner/breeder, racecourse designer |
Board member of | Delaware Trust Company |
Spouses | |
Children | with Jean:
William du Pont III |
Parent | William du Pont & Annie Rogers |
Relatives | Marion duPont Scott (sister) |
Awards | Delaware Sports Hall of Fame (1979) |
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