Christopher Chenery
Christopher Chenery (September 16, 1886 – January 3, 1973) was an American engineer, businessman, and the owner/breeder of record for Thoroughbred horse racing's U.S. Triple Crown champion Secretariat.
Christopher Chenery | |
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| Born | Christopher Tompkins Chenery September 19, 1886 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 1973 (aged 86) New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Randolph-Macon College Washington and Lee University (BS) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman: Engineering Racehorse owner/breeder |
| Known for | Owner of Secretariat |
| Spouse | Helen Bates |
| Children | Margaret Chenery Carmichael Hollis B. Chenery Penny Chenery |
| Honors | Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder (1972, 1973) Virginia Thoroughbred Association Hall of Fame (1987) Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (1985) United States Racing Hall of Fame, Pillar of the Turf (2019) |
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