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P. T. Barnum died at 80, leaving behind an entertainment empire that redefined A
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April 7

Barnum Dies: The Greatest Showman Takes His Final Bow

P. T. Barnum died at 80, leaving behind an entertainment empire that redefined American spectacle and the very concept of celebrity. His genius for promotion and showmanship, from the "Greatest Show on Earth" to Tom Thumb's international tours, built the blueprint that modern entertainment marketing still follows.

April 7, 1891

135 years ago

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