Frank hopkins biography wikipedia
Frank hopkins wikipedia.
Frank hopkins biography wikipedia
Frank Hopkins facts for kids
For other persons named Frank Hopkins, see Frank Hopkins (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Frank T. Hopkins | |
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(Photo taken in 1905) | |
| Born | August 11, 1865 Fort Laramie, Goshen County, Wyoming |
| Died | November 5, 1951 (age 86) Middle Village, Queens County, New York |
| Nationality | American |
Frank T.
Hopkins (August 11, 1865 – November 5, 1951) was an American professional horseman who at one time performed with the Ringling Brothers Circus. He was a legendary long-distance rider, who won 400 races, and was recognized by his contemporaries as supporting the preservation of the mustang.
Though the film Hidalgo was based on Hopkins' purported story, few items in his accounts have been verified by outside, reliable, third-party sources.
Some experts consider him to be a con-artist.
Early life and education
Hopkins said he was born to a Lakota mother and European-American father, that he grew up in both cultures, and that he lea