Paul Boyton
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Paul Boyton (often misspelled Boynton; c. 1848 – 1924), known as the Fearless Frogman, was a showman and adventurer some credit as having spurred worldwide interest in water sports as a hobby, particularly open-water swimming. Boyton, whose birthplace is variously listed as Dublin or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is best known for his water stunts that captivated the world, including crossing the English Channel in a novel rubber suit that functioned similarly to a kayak.[citation needed] As the founder of Sea Lion Park in 1895, Boyton is also known as the originator of the first modern amusement park with a fenced-in enclosure and admission charged at the gate.[1]
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Born | c. 1848 Dublin or Pittsburgh |
Died | 1924 (aged 75–76) New York City |
Alma mater | Saint Francis University |
Occupation | Showman |
Years active | c. 1870s – 1902 |
Notable work | Sea Lion Park, Coney Island Chutes Park, San Francisco |
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