George Alexander Baird
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George Alexander Baird
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George Alexander Baird was a wealthy British race horse owner, breeder and the most successful amateur jockey of his day, who rode under the assumed name of Mr Abington. He was a controversial figure, at times in conflict with the establishment, "warned off" for his aggressive riding behaviour, implicated in a prize fight fixing scandal. and named as co-respondent in two divorce cases. He had a relationship with Lillie Langtry, noted actress and former mistress of the Prince of Wales. Baird died
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British racehorse owner (1861–1893)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Alexander_Baird
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2023-09-28T15:08:21Z
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