P. T. Barnum

P. T. Barnum (1810–1891) was an American showman, businessperson and politician.

Also recorded as Phineas Taylor Barnum; PT Barnum; Phineas Barnum; P.T. Barnum; Barnum.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Phineas Taylor Barnum.

Born at Bethel in 1810, died at Bridgeport in 1891.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Sources

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“P. T. Barnum”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q223766: P. T. Barnum
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