About Billy Nevett
Lived 1906 – 1992 (aged 85). Billy Nevett was a jockey.
William Nevett (26 May 1906 – 9 May 1992) was an English flat racing jockey, who won three wartime Derbies and formed a famous partnership with Dante, one of the horses of the century.
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Who was Billy Nevett?
English flat racing jockey
When was Billy Nevett born?
Billy Nevett was born on 26 May 1906 in Chorlton-cum-Hardy.
When did Billy Nevett die?
Billy Nevett died on 9 May 1992 in Northallerton.
What was Billy Nevett's occupation?
Billy Nevett was a jockey.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Nevett. https://biography.guide/billy-nevett/
MLA: "Billy Nevett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-nevett/.
Chicago: "Billy Nevett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-nevett/.
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