William Francis 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. 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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11 February 1896 Lonely Park, Surrey, England
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Died |
31 December 1965 (aged 69) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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