James Anthony Bailey
American circus proprietor (1847–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named James Bailey, see James Bailey (disambiguation).
James Anthony Bailey (July 4, 1847 – April 11, 1906) (né McGinnis), was an American owner and manager of several 19th-century circuses, including The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth.[2][3]
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James Anthony Bailey | |
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Born | James Anthony McGinnis (1847-07-04)July 4, 1847 |
Died | April 11, 1906(1906-04-11) (aged 58) |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York |
Other names | James A. Bailey (professional title) |
Known for | Co-founder of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus[1] Managing Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show[2] |
Spouse |
Ruth Louisa McCaddon
(m. 1868) |
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