| Owner: 1) Bey of Tunis 2) King of France 3) Edward Coke 4) Roger Williams 5) 2nd Earl of Godolphin
http://www.tbheritage.com/Portraits/GodolphinArabian.html Died in December 1753 Also known as the Godolphin Barb. At Coke's death on 1733, his racehorses and broodmares were bequeathed to Lord Godolphin, and his stallions to Mr. Roger Williams [Royal Studs:133]. Later acquired by Lord Godolphin, the Arabian entered stud near Newmarket. Often pictured with his beloved companion Grimalkin the cat.
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