William Gentle
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Sir William Benjamin Gentle (8 September 1865 – 2 September 1948) was known for his work in fighting racecourse crime and was jointly responsible for promoting greyhound racing in the United Kingdom.[1]
For the Scottish mathematician and physicist, see William Gentle (headmaster).
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William Benjamin Gentle | |
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Born | (1864-09-09)9 September 1864 Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England |
Died | 2 September 1948(1948-09-02) (aged 83) |
Occupation(s) | High Sheriff of Norfolk co-Founder of Greyhound Racing Association |
Spouse | Elizabeth Steward |
Children | Frederick Gentle Francis Gentle |
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