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Isaac A. Van Amburgh

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US circus artists and animal trainer (1808-1865)

United StatesLived 1808 to 1865 · aged 57
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Isaac A. Van Amburgh (1811-1865) was an American animal trainer who developed the first trained wild animal act in modern times. By introducing jungle acts into the circus, Van Amburgh paved the way for combining menageries with circuses.

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Isaac A. Van Amburgh (1811-1865) was an American animal trainer who developed the first trained wild animal act in modern times. By introducing jungle acts into the circus, Van Amburgh paved the way for combining menageries with circuses. After that, menageries began using equestrian and clown performances in circus rings. Gradually the distinction between circus and menagerie faded.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1808 to 1865 · aged 57
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