About John Wells
Lived 1833 – 1873 (aged 39–40). John Wells was a jockey.
John Wells (1833–1873), nicknamed Tiny Wells or Brusher Wells, was a Warwickshire-born British flat racing Champion Jockey of the Victorian era.
Career
Apprentice
He was apprenticed to the stable of Mr Flintoff in Hednesford while in his teens.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wells?
British flat racing champion jockey
When was John Wells born?
John Wells was born on 25 December 1833 in Sutton Coldfield.
When did John Wells die?
John Wells died in 1873.
What was John Wells's occupation?
John Wells was a jockey.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wells (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wells. https://biography.guide/john-wells-jockey/
MLA: "John Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wells-jockey/.
Chicago: "John Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wells-jockey/.
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