William Du Pont Jr.

Entrepreneur

Birthday February 11, 1896

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 31, 1965 (69)

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About

Businessman who became an influential figure in Thoroughbred horse racing who designed more than 20 horse racing venues. He was a member of the affluent Delaware Du Pont family.

Before Fame

He was raised in great wealth and attended private schools growing up.

Trivia

He was posthumously inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in 1979.

Family Life

His sister is famed horse breeder Marion duPont Scott.

Associated With

He was raised in the former home of President James Madison.