George D. Widener Jr.

George D. Widener Jr.
George D. Widener Jr.
Born	March 11, 1889; New York City, U.S.
Died	December 8, 1971 (aged 82); Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Businessman, philanthropist, racehorse owner/breeder
Spouse	Jessie Sloane Dodge; (m. 1917; died 1968)
Children	1 stepdaughter
Parent(s)	George Dunton Widener &; Eleanor Elkins
Honors	U. S. Racing Hall of Fame Exemplar of Racing; George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals;

George Dunton Widener Jr. (March 11, 1889 – December 8, 1971) was an American businessman and thoroughbred racehorse owner; one of only five people ever designated "Exemplars of Racing" by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.^[1]

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George D. Widener Jr.

Born	(1889-03-11)March 11, 1889 New York City, U.S.
Died	December 8, 1971(1971-12-08) (aged 82) Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Businessman, philanthropist, racehorse owner/breeder
Spouse	Jessie Sloane Dodge (m. 1917; died 1968)
Children	1 stepdaughter
Parent(s)	George Dunton Widener & Eleanor Elkins
Honors	U. S. Racing Hall of Fame Exemplar of Racing George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals