About John Singleton
Lived 1715 – 1795 (aged 79–80). John Singleton was a jockey.
John Singleton (1715 in Melbourne – c. 1795) was a British jockey, who has been described as "the pioneer of professional jockeys". He is commonly referred to as John Singleton I, John Singleton, Sr. or John Singleton the Elder to distinguish him from later relatives of the same name who were also jockeys.
Career
Yorkshire Singleton was born to John Singleton of Melbourne, Yorkshire and baptised on 10 May 1715, one of nine children.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Singleton?
18th-century British jockey
When was John Singleton born?
John Singleton was born in 1715 in Melbourne.
When did John Singleton die?
John Singleton died in 1795.
What was John Singleton's occupation?
John Singleton was a jockey.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Singleton (jockey, born 1715)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Singleton. https://biography.guide/john-singleton-jockey/
MLA: "John Singleton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-singleton-jockey/.
Chicago: "John Singleton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-singleton-jockey/.
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