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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › P-T-BarnumP.T. Barnum | Biography, Circus, Facts, & Quotes | Britannica

    5 days ago · P.T. Barnum (born July 5, 1810, Bethel, Connecticut, U.S.—died April 7, 1891, Bridgeport, Connecticut) was an American showman who employed sensational forms of presentation and publicity to popularize such amusements as the public museum, the musical concert, and the three-ring circus.

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  3. morningedition.blob.core.windows.net › factfinder21 › how-richRevealed: The Astounding Wealth Of P.T. Barnum, The Master...

    12 hours ago · FAQs about P.T. Barnum's Wealth. P.T. Barnum was one of the most successful showmen and entrepreneurs of the 19th century. His wealth was a testament to his business acumen and the cultural significance of his entertainment empire. Here are some frequently asked questions about Barnum's wealth: Question 1: How much was P.T. Barnum worth?

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brooklyn_BridgeBrooklyn Bridge - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · On May 17, 1884, one of the circus master P. T. Barnum's most famous attractions, Jumbo the elephant, led a parade of 21 elephants over the Brooklyn Bridge. This helped to lessen doubts about the bridge's stability while also promoting Barnum's circus.

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  6. libguides.ctstatelibrary.org › HistoryDayPreviousTopics › BarnumPTLibGuides Home: History Day Previous Topics: Barnum, P.T.

    3 days ago · P. T. Barnum by Philip B. Kunhardt; Peter W. Kunhardt LibGuides: "One of the earliest practitioners of "the show business, " P.T. Barnum built his reputation largely on the exoticism of others. A man of complex motives, Barnum possessed a unique genius and his influence on popular culture is evident to this day.

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    1 day ago · P. T. Barnum Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-91) was born in Bethel, Connecticu­t, on July 5, 1810. Barnum did not invent the modern three-ring circus, nor did he even apply his flair for publicity to the circus until he was more than 60 years old, but his name continues to be associated with the spectacle that he called “the greatest show on earth.”

  8. untappedcities.com › 2011/09/30 › tour-of-the-boweryTour of the Bowery - Untapped New York

    3 days ago · 101 Bowery P.T. Barnum opened his first store here in 1839, but it lasted less than a year when his partner bailed on him and left him in debt. P.T. Barnum moved on ventures elsewhere. It...

  9. www.instagram.com › parksvandyke › pVan Dyke Parks | P.T. Barnum was born July 5, 1810 | Instagram

    1 day ago · 74 likes, 2 comments - parksvandyke on July 5, 2024: "P.T. Barnum was born July 5, 1810".