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Marion duPont Scott (May 3, 1894 – September 4, 1983) was a thoroughbred horsebreeder who operated a racing stable for both flat and steeplechase racing. She was the last private owner of Montpelier, the mansion and land estate of former United States President James Madison.
Her most famous horse was Battleship, who in 1938 was the first American-owned and American-bred horse to win the British Grand National steeplechase race. Marion’s two marriages (to Thomas Somerville in 1925, and rising actor Randolph Scott in 1936) ended in amicable divorces. She had no children.
Marion duPont Scott (May 3, 1894 – September 4, 1983) was a thoroughbred horsebreeder who operated a racing stable for both flat and steeplechase racing. She was the last private owner of Montpelier, the mansion and land estate of former United States President James Madison.
Marion duPont Scott, the daughter of William duPont and Annie Rogers duPont, spent her early childhood at Binfield Park, Berkshire, England. She was the great-granddaughter of Eluthere Irenee duPont of Wilmington, Delaware, the founder of the duPont Company.
Nov 17, 2017 · Marion du Pont Scott was a consummate sportswoman who devoted her life to the breeding and proving of thoroughbred horses. She was born in Delaware in 1894, during a visit to the family seat by her parents, Annie Rogers Zinn and William du Pont.
Marion duPont Scott (1894-1983) was an internationally renowned Virginia horse breeder and owner of Montpelier, James Madison’s Orange County home. A great-granddaughter of the founder of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Mrs. Scott grew up at Montpelier.
Dec 13, 2018 · Marion duPont Scott was a distinguished horse rider, breeder, and equestrian enthusiast, regarded by many as America’s First Lady of Racing. [1] Marion and her brother, William duPont Jr., grew up at Montpelier after their parents purchased the property in 1901.[2]
Started as a community event by former Montpelier owner Marion DuPont Scott, the Montpelier Races now host thousands the first Saturday in November for a unique steeplechase racing experience surrounded in rich Virginia history.
2 days ago · Marion duPont Scott at a horse show (1916) The property that is today inclusive of the Camden Training center was originally acquired by the prolific horse breeder Marion duPont Scott, the first woman to ride in the Madison Square Garden horse competition show.
Jan 1, 1976 · Montpelier: The recollections of Marion duPont Scott. Hardcover – January 1, 1976. by Gerald Strine (Author) 5.0 2 ratings. See all formats and editions. Scribner (1976) Report an issue with this product or seller. Print length. 219 pages.
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