Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 – April 7, 1891) was an American showman, businessman, and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding with James Anthony Bailey the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. [1]

菲尼亚斯·泰勒·巴纳姆 （英語： Phineas Taylor Barnum，1810年7月5日—1891年4月7日）是 美國 馬戲團 經紀人兼演出者。 1810年7月5日出生於 康乃狄克州 贝塞尔，父親經營小商店，1842年在紐約開辦“美國博物館”（American Museum），以奢侈的廣告和怪異的展品而聞名，最有名的是 斐濟美人魚。 1871年建立了世界大馬戲團，他把他的馬戲團稱作“世界上最棒的表演”，表演項目包括街頭雜耍，以及高級文化，例如來自歐洲有“瑞典夜鶯”之稱的女高音歌手 珍妮·林德 的演 …

2025年4月3日 · P.T. Barnum (born July 5, 1810, Bethel, Connecticut, U.S.—died April 7, 1891, Bridgeport, Connecticut) was an American showman who employed sensational forms of presentation and publicity to popularize such amusements as the public museum, the musical concert, and the three-ring circus.

1810年7月5日出生于康乃狄克州贝塞尔，父亲经营小商店，1842年在纽约开办“美国博物馆”（American Museum），以奢侈的广告和怪异的展品而闻名，最有名的是假斐济美人鱼（FeeJee Mermaid）。

2017年12月22日 · Some five decades into his life, Phineas Taylor Barnum from Bethel, Connecticut, had remade himself from his humble beginnings as an impoverished country boy into a showman—indeed the “greatest...

Phineas Taylor Barnum – that’s P.T., to you and me – was the most remarkable entrepreneur and entertainer in 19th century America. He is an icon of American ingenuity and our patron saint of promotion, his story is a fascinating exploration of 19th century social, commercial, political and industrial history, and his tale begins long ...

费尼尔司·泰勒·巴纳姆 （P. T. Barnum，全名Phineas Taylor Barnum，1810年7月5日－1891年4月7日）是美国马戏团经纪人兼演出者。 费尼尔司·泰勒·巴纳姆 曾经是一名推销员、表演者、骗子和小贩。

2024年5月27日 · Known for his achievements and creativity, Barnum is hailed as ‘the great American showman’ and his name lives on in the history of American circus legacy even today. Birthday: July 5, 1810 (Cancer) Born In: Bethel, Connecticut, United States. Spouse/Ex-: Charity Hallet, Nancy Fish. father: Philo Barnum. mother: Irena Taylor.

Best known as an entertainer and promoter, Connecticut native Phineas Taylor Barnum was also an author, philanthropist, businessman, and politician. He served in the Connecticut legislature and, as Bridgeport ’s mayor, spearheaded numerous city …

Barnum commenced his career as a showman in 1835 by purchasing and exhibiting Joice Heth, a nearly paralyzed, blind African-American slave woman. He claimed she was over 160 years old and had been George Washington's nursemaid. Barnum captivated audiences with Heth until 1836, after which he continued to tour with her despite her death.