About Evan Williams
Lived 1912 – 2001 (aged 89). Evan Williams was a British jockey.
Evan Morgan Williams (9 May 1912 – 12 July 2001) was a horse racing jockey born in Cowbridge, Wales, in 1912. He won the 1937 Grand National on Royal Mail, and he won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1936 (on Golden Miller) and 1940 (on Roman Hackle).
Evan Williams' father, Fred, was an amateur jockey. After service in the armed forces during the Second World War, he became a trainer and won the first running of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 1951 (with Supreme Court). He later relocated to Ireland, and died on 16 July 2001, aged 89.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Evan Williams?
Welsh jockey
When was Evan Williams born?
Evan Williams was born on 9 May 1912 in Wales.
When did Evan Williams die?
Evan Williams died on 16 July 2001.
What was Evan Williams's occupation?
Evan Williams was a jockey.
What nationality was Evan Williams?
Evan Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Evan Williams (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Evan Williams. https://biography.guide/evan-williams-jockey/
MLA: "Evan Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/evan-williams-jockey/.
Chicago: "Evan Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/evan-williams-jockey/.
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