William Gentle

William Benjamin Gentle
Born(1864-09-09)9 September 1864
Died2 September 1948(1948-09-02) (aged 83)
Occupation(s)High Sheriff of Norfolk
co-Founder of Greyhound Racing Association
SpouseElizabeth Steward
ChildrenFrederick Gentle
Francis Gentle

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]

  1. ^ ""Sir William Gentle." Times, 3 Sept. 1948, p. 7". The Times. 3 September 1948. p. 7.