William Preston Hall
William Preston Hall | |
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| Born | William Preston Hall February 29, 1864 |
| Died | June 29, 1932 (aged 68) |
| Resting place | I.O.O.F. Cemetery Lancaster, Missouri |
| Other names | "Diamond Billy" "Horse King of the World" "The Colonel" |
| Education | No formal education. |
| Occupation(s) | Animal broker, circus empresario & equipment broker. |
| Spouse | Sarah (Mitchell) Hall |
| Children | Son: William P. Hall, Jr. Daughters: Sidney, Wilma |
William Preston Hall (1864–1932) aka "The Colonel", "Diamond Billy", and "Horse King of the World" was an American showman, businessman, and circus impresario. The William P. Hall House in Lancaster, Missouri, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.