Jules Léotard
French entertainer (1838-1870) · France · On the map · Died at 32
Jules Léotard was a French acrobatic performer and aerialist who developed the art of trapeze. He also created and popularized the one-piece gym wear that bears his name and inspired the 1867 song "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze", sung by George Leybourne.
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About this person
Country
France
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1838 to 1870 · aged 32