About Nan Aspinwall
Lived 1880 – 1964 (aged 84). Nan Aspinwall was an American equestrian.
Nan Jeanne Aspinwall Gable Lambell (February 2, 1880 in New York – October 24, 1964) was the first woman to ride on horseback across North America alone. She rode from San Francisco to New York from September 1, 1910, arriving on July 8, 1911 on a bet from Buffalo Bill, whose Wild West show she performed in with her husband. She rode her Thoroughbred mare, Lady Ellen, on the journey.
A book about her life was published in 2007.
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Who was Nan Aspinwall?
American equestrian
When was Nan Aspinwall born?
Nan Aspinwall was born on 2 February 1880 in New York City.
When did Nan Aspinwall die?
Nan Aspinwall died on 24 October 1964.
What was Nan Aspinwall's occupation?
Nan Aspinwall was an equestrian.
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Nan Aspinwall was American.
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