About Michael Beary
Lived 1894 – 1956 (aged 61). Michael Beary was a jockey.
Michael Beary was an Irish flat racing jockey, who won four British Classics and eight Irish Classics in a career that spanned from the 1910s to the 1950s. He was Irish Champion Jockey in 1920. The Racing Post ranked him the 13th greatest jockey of the 20th Century.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Beary?
Irish flat racing jockey
When was Michael Beary born?
Michael Beary was born on 9 December 1894 in Clonmel.
When did Michael Beary die?
Michael Beary died on 8 October 1956 in England, London.
What was Michael Beary's occupation?
Michael Beary was a jockey.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Beary (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Beary. https://biography.guide/michael-beary-jockey/
MLA: "Michael Beary." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-beary-jockey/.
Chicago: "Michael Beary." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-beary-jockey/.
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