John Oaksey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British peer, amateur jockey and racing journalist
Date of Birth: 21-Mar-1929
Place of Birth: London
Date of Death: 05-Sep-2012
Profession: journalist
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About John Oaksey
- John Geoffrey Tristram Lawrence, 4th Baron Trevethin and 2nd Baron Oaksey (21 March 1929 – 5 September 2012) was a British aristocrat, horse racing journalist, television commentator and former amateur jockey.
- He was twice British Champion Amateur Jump Jockey, before becoming a celebrated journalist and recognisable racing personality both on television and through his charitable work for the Injured Jockeys Fund, which he helped establish.
- He has been described as "quite possibly the outstanding racing figure of modern times, touching so many via his compelling writing, broadcasting, race-riding and tireless fund-raising".
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