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Farewell to a towering figure of hunting world

IAN FARQUHAR, a towering figure of the hunting world, has died aged 78.

Capt Farquhar, known by many as simply “Captain”, was master of the Duke of Beaufort’s for 34 years (1985-2019). He hunted the Beaufort hounds from 1985-2011, and was master and huntsman of the Bicester from 1973-1985.

Capt Farquhar was born on 11

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