About Matthew A. McGee
Lived 1890 – 1949 (aged 58–59). Matthew A. McGee was an American jockey.
Matthew A. McGee (December 1890 - October 28, 1949) was an American jockey born and raised in Covington, Kentucky who rode Durbar to victory in the 1914 Epsom Derby, England's most prestigious race, for Herman B. Duryea. Based in France his other winners for Duryea included the 1913 French 1000 Guineas (the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches) on Banshee. Afterwards he rode for several years for Baron Edouard de Rothschild up to 1927.
Note that his name is frequently misspelled as "MacGee" in European records, including the Media Guide for the Epsom Derby and on a 1923 sports card. His temporary licenses to ride in England were issued in the name of "Matthew A MacGee" and later "Mathew A MacGee".
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Who was Matthew A. McGee?
American jockey
When was Matthew A. McGee born?
Matthew A. McGee was born in 1890 in Covington.
When did Matthew A. McGee die?
Matthew A. McGee died on 28 October 1949 in Kenton, Kentucky, United States.
What was Matthew A. McGee's occupation?
Matthew A. McGee was a jockey.
What nationality was Matthew A. McGee?
Matthew A. McGee was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew A. McGee. https://biography.guide/matthew-a-mcgee/
MLA: "Matthew A. McGee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matthew-a-mcgee/.
Chicago: "Matthew A. McGee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matthew-a-mcgee/.
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