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4 unusual facts about William Blenkiron


William Blenkiron

William Blenkiron (1807?–1871) was an English breeder of racehorses.

Amongst his very numerous purchases he gave 3,000 guineas for Kingston, 5,000 guineas for Blink Bonny, 5,800 guineas for Gladiateur, 2,000 guineas for Rosa Bonheur, and 5,000 guineas for Blair Athol.

He was originally brought up as a farmer, but he abandoned that pursuit, and moved to London in 1834, and began business as a general agent in Cheapside.

She was by Venison out of Eyebrow, by Whisker, one of Lord George Bentinck's breeding.



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