Nan Aspinwall, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Nan Aspinwall

American equestrian

Date of Birth: 02-Feb-1880

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 24-Oct-1964

Profession: equestrian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Nan Aspinwall

  • Nan Jeanne Aspinwall Gable Lambell (February 2, 1880 in New York – October 24, 1964) was the first woman to ride on horseback across North America alone.
  • She rode from San Francisco to New York from September 1, 1910 arriving on July 8, 1911 on a bet from Buffalo Bill, whose Wild West show she performed in with her husband.
  • She rode her Thoroughbred mare, Lady Ellen, on the journey.She was born in New York under the name Nan Jeanne Aspinwall.
  • She performed as an oriental dancer as well as a horsewoman, sharpshooter, and roper.
  • She also had a vaudeville act with her husband.

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