George Alexander Baird, Date of Birth, Date of Death

George Alexander Baird

British race horse owner, breeder and amateur jockey

Date of Birth: 30-Sep-1861

Date of Death: 18-Mar-1893

Profession: jockey

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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.

Liborio Prosperi (1854–1920)
Alternative names	"Lib"
Description	Italian painter and caricaturist
Date of birth/death	1854	1928
Location of birth	Foligno
Authority control	: Q3831771 VIAF: 96101431 ULAN: 500061953