biography
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Tattersall, Richard
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| male
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| lived:
| (1724–95)
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| biography:
| Auctioneer, born in Hurstwood, Lancashire, NW England, UK. In London he entered the Duke of Kingston's service, became an auctioneer, and in 1776 set up auction rooms at Hyde Park Corner, which became a celebrated mart of thoroughbred horses and a great racing centre. They were transferred to Knightsbridge in 1867. |
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