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Forepaugh, Adam

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Forepaugh, Adam (1831-1890)

US showman. A horse trader who became circus owner by default in 1862, his thriving business drew crowds with the great clown Dan Rice, and rivalled the circus of P T Barnum.

He was born in Philadelphia.


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