Adam Forepaugh

Deceased Person

1831 – 1890

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Who was Adam Forepaugh?

Adam John Forepaugh was an American entrepreneur, businessman, and circus owner.

Forepaugh owned and operated a circus from 1865 through 1890 under various names including Forepaugh's Circus, The Great Forepaugh Show, The Adam Forepaugh Circus, and Forepaugh & The Wild West.

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Born
Feb 28, 1831
Philadelphia
Lived in
  • Philadelphia
Died
Jan 20, 1890

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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