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Sep 30, 1861 Died on 18 Mar 1893 (aged 31)
British race horse owner, breeder and amateur jockey
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About George Alexander Baird
- George Alexander Baird (30 September 1861 – 18 March 1893) was a wealthy British race horse owner, breeder and the most successful amateur jockey (gentleman rider) 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 (King Edward VII).
- Baird died at age thirty-three of pneumonia in a hotel room in New Orleans, Louisiana, after traveling there for prize fights with men he sponsored.
