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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.

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  • 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. (en)
  • George Alexander Baird (30 de septiembre de 1861 - 18 de marzo de 1893) fue un rico heredero británico, propietario y criador de caballos de carreras. Considerado el jinete aficionado ("gentleman rider") más exitoso de su época, compitió bajo el pseudónimo de "Mister Abington". Fue una figura polémica, en conflicto permanente con las instituciones hípicas de su tiempo, y varias veces "amenazado de expulsión" por su agresivo comportamiento en el mundo de las carreras de caballos. (es)
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  • 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. (en)
  • George Alexander Baird (30 de septiembre de 1861 - 18 de marzo de 1893) fue un rico heredero británico, propietario y criador de caballos de carreras. Considerado el jinete aficionado ("gentleman rider") más exitoso de su época, compitió bajo el pseudónimo de "Mister Abington". Fue una figura polémica, en conflicto permanente con las instituciones hípicas de su tiempo, y varias veces "amenazado de expulsión" por su agresivo comportamiento en el mundo de las carreras de caballos. También estuvo implicado en escándalos ligados a combates de boxeo amañados,​ y estuvo involucrado en dos casos judiciales de divorcio por adulterio. Mantuvo una turbulenta relación con Lillie Langtry, conocida actriz y antigua amante del Príncipe de Gales (posteriormente coronado rey Eduardo VII de Inglaterra).​ Murió víctima de una neumonía a los treinta y tres años de edad en una habitación de un hotel de Nueva Orleans, Luisiana, donde había viajado para patrocinar unos combates de boxeo. (es)
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