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Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw

1864 – 1943

Racehorse owner and breeder

Racehorse owner and breeder
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Lived 1864 – 1943 (aged 78). Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw was a British and Irish racehorse owner and breeder.

Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw PC (Ire) (8 November 1864 – 9 September 1943) was a Scottish-born Irish racehorse owner and breeder.

Laidlaw was educated at Park School and the University of Glasgow, but later moved to Ireland. His racing colours were black with gold spots. He bred Aboyeur, winner of the 1913 Epsom Derby, and Gregalach and Grakle, winners of the Grand National in 1929 and 1931 respectively, although he did not own any of them at the time of their wins. He was also High Sheriff of County Dublin in 1919, and appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland in the 1922 New Year Honours, entitling him to the style "The Right Honourable".

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Racehorse owner and breeder
Education
University of Glasgow
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, Justice of the peace, High Sheriff

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw?

Racehorse owner and breeder (1864–1943)

When was Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw born?

Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw was born on 8 November 1864 in Scotland.

When did Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw die?

Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw died on 9 September 1943.

What was Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw's occupation?

Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw was a racehorse owner and breeder.

What nationality was Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw?

Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw was British and Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw

· Wikidata: Q7791487

· DBpedia: Thomas Kennedy Laidlaw

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