Phineas T. Barnum

Phineas T. Barnum

businessman United States

Phineas T. Barnum was a 19th-century American showman and businessman, best known for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus and for his role in popularizing various forms of entertainment. He famously captured and displayed beluga whales, contributing to early practices of keeping marine animals in captivity, which would later be criticized for their inhumane treatment.

Born on Jul 05, 1810 (215 years old)

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Canada Canada: Phineas T. Barnum was known for capturing and displaying beluga whales in the United States. 3

The Globe and Mail: The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end