About Morton L. Schwartz
Lived 1883 – 1953 (aged 69–70). Morton L. Schwartz was an American banker, financier and investor.
Morton L. Schwartz (August, 1883 - January 11, 1953) was an American banker and financier who was a member of the New York Stock Exchange and a major owner and breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Horse racing Morton Schwartz owned Elsmeade Farm on Russell Cave Pike near Lexington, Kentucky. Successful horses he raced included: Gusto, leading money earner in the United States in 1932 Bold Venture, 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes Enfilade, 1918 American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly
On August 21, 1935, Morton Schwartz sold all his bloodstock through a Fasig-Tipton dispersal auction held at Saratoga Springs, New York. Among the yearlings sold was a filly later named Dawn Play who would turn out to be the last Champion Schwartz bred when she was voted 1937 American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly.
Morton Schwartz was a twin to brother Charles who won England's prestigious Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in 1926 with Jack Horner.
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Who was Morton L. Schwartz?
American banker
When was Morton L. Schwartz born?
Morton L. Schwartz was born in 1883 in Louisville.
When did Morton L. Schwartz die?
Morton L. Schwartz died on 11 January 1953 in Manhattan, New York (state).
What was Morton L. Schwartz's occupation?
Morton L. Schwartz was a banker, financier and investor.
What nationality was Morton L. Schwartz?
Morton L. Schwartz was American.
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