James Anthony Bailey | |
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| Born | James Anthony McGinnis July 4, 1847 |
| Died | April 11, 1906 (aged 58) |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York |
| Other names | James A. Bailey (professional title) |
| Known for | Co-founder of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus[1] Managing Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show[2] |
| Spouse |
Ruth Louisa McCaddon
(m. 1868) |
James Anthony Bailey (July 4, 1847 – April 11, 1906) (né McGinnis), was an American owner and manager of several 19th-century circuses, including the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (also billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth").[2][3]
- ^ Allen, Robert (December 29, 2017). "A strangled elephant, circus mishaps and Detroit's ties to 'The Greatest Show on Earth'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ a b Adams, Gloria (2021). James A. Bailey – The Genius Behind the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1st ed.). Stow, OH: Slanted Ink. ISBN 978-1736768815.
- ^ "A Cesar Among Showmen. James A. Bailey, The Partner And Successor Of Barnum. He Is The Creator Of The Modern Circus. His Tremendous Energy And Working Ability. How He Became What He Is" (PDF). New York Times. April 19, 1891. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
One of the most modest little men that ever lived has been forced to the front by the death of P.T. Barnum. James Anthony Bailey for ten years has been Mr. Barnum's partner. He can, without exaggeration, be called the creator of the modern circus. He has lifted the circus to a standard that renders almost ridiculous the laws that once were so necessary for its regulation.