Andrew Miller (publisher) facts for kids
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Andrew Miller
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| Born | 1857 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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| Died | December 31, 1919 Manhattan, New York, US
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| Education | Exeter College, Harvard University |
| Occupation | Magazine publisher, Racehorse owner/breeder |
| Known for | Co-founder of Life magazine & owner of Roamer Partner: Newcastle Stable |
| Spouse(s) | Nina LeRoy (d. 1944) |
| Children | 2 |
Andrew Miller (1857 – December 31, 1919) was an important American businessman. He was known for two main things: he helped start a famous magazine called Life, and he owned many successful Thoroughbred racehorses.
Andrew was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He studied at Exeter College and then graduated from Harvard University in 1880. A famous person, Theodore Roosevelt, was his classmate there.
Andrew Miller started his career working at a newspaper in New York City called the Daily Graphic. This newspaper was special because it was the first to have daily pictures. After one year, he left to create Life magazine with John Ames Mitchell. Andrew owned 25% of the magazine, and John owned the rest. They both kept their shares until they passed away. The success of Life magazine allowed Andrew to enjoy his big passion: horse racing.
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Andrew Miller and Horse Racing
Andrew Miller owned racehorses for over 30 years. He started with trotters (horses that pull a driver in a cart) and steeplechase runners (horses that jump over obstacles). Later, he became very involved with Thoroughbred horses that race on flat tracks.
Roamer: A Champion Horse
His most famous horse was named Roamer. Roamer was named the best American horse in 1914. This amazing horse was also added to the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame.
Other Racing Wins
Andrew Miller had other successful horses too.
- His female horse, a filly named Lady Rotha, won the Amsterdam and Travers Stakes races in 1915.
- His young male horse, a colt named Ticket, won the 1916 Tremont Stakes when he was two years old. Ticket also finished second in the famous 1917 Kentucky Derby.
Roles in the Horse Industry
Andrew Miller also held important positions in the horse racing world.
- He was the President of the Driving Club of New York. This club ran the Fleetwood Park Racetrack for harness racing.
- He was a Steward with The Jockey Club, which helps manage horse racing rules.
- He was the Secretary and Treasurer for the Saratoga Racing Association.
- He also served as a Steward at Morris Park Racecourse.
Andrew Miller passed away on December 31, 1919, at his home in Manhattan. He was 62 years old.
