Statements (350)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Politician gptkb:Demon gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:performers gptkb:Entrepreneur gptkb:circus |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
animal welfare
animal rights social reforms education reforms |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:James_Bailey
gptkb:folklore gptkb:The_Greatest_Showman gptkb:Connecticut gptkb:New_York_City gptkb:Tom_Thumb gptkb:Ringling_Brothers gptkb:The_Greatest_Show_on_Earth gptkb:Jenny_Lind gptkb:The_Elephant_Jumbo American culture the 19th century the entertainment industry famous quotes freak shows circus history the circus industry 19th century entertainment the American Museum circus entertainment |
| gptkbp:belief |
the importance of entertainment
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
July 5, 1810
1810-07-05 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Bethel,_Connecticut,_USA
gptkb:Bethel,_Connecticut |
| gptkbp:born |
July 5, 1810
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Bethel,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:born_on |
July 5, 1810
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Caroline_Barnum
gptkb:Charles_Barnum gptkb:William_Henry_Barnum gptkb:William_Barnum Helen Barnum Frances Barnum |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
American culture
American circus culture American entertainment industry American popular culture |
| gptkbp:created |
gptkb:The_Barnum_&_Bailey_Greatest_Show_on_Earth
the circus as a form of entertainment |
| gptkbp:death_date |
April 7, 1891
1891-04-07 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Bridgeport,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:died |
April 7, 1891
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Bridgeport,_Connecticut
gptkb:Bridgeport,_Connecticut,_USA |
| gptkbp:died_on |
April 7, 1891
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:P._T._Barnum's_Grand_Traveling_Museum
gptkb:P._T._Barnum's_Circus |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:The_Greatest_Show_on_Earth
animal acts freak shows sideshow attractions publicity stunts human curiosities exhibiting unusual acts founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus promoting hoaxes being a pioneer of the circus industry the concept of the circus Founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus Being a pioneer of the circus industry Promoting hoaxes |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
There's a sucker born every minute.
The noblest art is that of making others happy. Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant. ' The noblest art is that of making others happy.' ' I don't care what the newspapers say about me as long as they spell my name right.' ' Without promotion, something terrible happens... Nothing!' |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:Tom_Thumb
gptkb:the_Swedish_Nightingale the Elephant Jumbo |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:The_Barnum_Museum
gptkb:The_Greatest_Show_on_Earth gptkb:American_Museum gptkb:Ringling_Bros._and_Barnum_&_Bailey_Circus gptkb:P._T._Barnum's_Grand_Traveling_Museum gptkb:Barnum_&_Bailey_Circus gptkb:P._T._Barnum's_American_Museum gptkb:The_American_Museum gptkb:P._T._Barnum's_Circus gptkb:Barnum's_American_Museum The Great American Museum |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Phineas_Taylor_Barnum
|
| gptkbp:has_a |
famous rivalry with James Bailey
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Charity_Hallett
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
vaudeville American entertainment history public relations carnival culture celebrity culture sideshow performances modern circus freak show culture public relations practices entertainment marketing modern marketing strategies spectacle entertainment event promotion techniques spectacle in entertainment |
| gptkbp:has_occupation |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman gptkb:Politician gptkb:Demon |
| gptkbp:has_partnerships_with |
gptkb:James_Bailey
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
P. T. Barnum
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Vaudeville
Reality television Carnival culture Public relations strategies Modern marketing techniques Modern circus practices The concept of celebrity |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:entertainment_industry
vaudeville carnival culture American entertainment industry sideshow performances modern entertainment modern circus modern circus acts circus industry entertainment marketing modern circus practices the concept of entertainment as spectacle the concept of marketing in entertainment the concept of the modern circus modern entertainment industry |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
vaudeville
circus performers sideshow acts American entertainment traditions |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:books
gptkb:The_Greatest_Showman gptkb:The_Greatest_Show_on_Earth_(film) gptkb:P._T._Barnum:_The_Musical biographies various documentaries musicals numerous films and books biographical films theme parks and attractions The Greatest Showman (film) The Greatest Showman film Barnum (musical) The Greatest Showman (musical adaptation) The film ' The Greatest Showman' The musical ' Barnum' the term 'show business' |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:theater
vaudeville carnivals exhibitions traveling shows |
| gptkbp:introduced |
the concept of the three-ring circus
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| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:politics
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Jenny_Lind
the circus industry |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Charity_Hallett
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:the_Greatest_Show_on_Earth
gptkb:merchandising gptkb:circus gptkb:theater_productions cultural impact animal acts entertainment innovation freak shows spectacle celebrity culture his business acumen his public speaking skills showmanship publicity stunts his autobiography advertising techniques his impact on American culture being a showman his flamboyant personality his philanthropy his political career his innovative ideas human curiosities exhibiting unusual acts founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus humbug and hoaxes promoting hoaxes his showmanship founding the circus his contributions to popular culture his love for entertainment his marketing techniques his role in the development of the circus industry his public relations skills quote ' There's a sucker born every minute.' the phrase ' There's a sucker born every minute' Catchphrase ' There's a sucker born every minute' public figures promotion the phrase ' There's a sucker born every minute.' exhibiting unusual attractions |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
American entertainment history entrepreneurial spirit famous quotes inspiration for films and literature influence on popular culture showmanship critique of consumerism inspiration for films and books influential in circus history celebration of showmanship criticism of exploitation in entertainment establishment of the circus as a major entertainment form celebration of the unusual philosophy of entertainment Cultural icon of American show business cultural icon of American show business |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:Connecticut
gptkb:New_York_City |
| gptkbp:mayor |
gptkb:Bridgeport,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Great_American_Showman
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Mountain_Grove_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Barnum_Museum
gptkb:The_Greatest_Show_on_Earth gptkb:The_Life_of_P._T._Barnum,_Written_by_Himself Strange Stories from History and Biography |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman gptkb:Politician gptkb:Demon gptkb:Entrepreneur circus owner |
| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:American_Museum
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:museum
gptkb:circus |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
Entertainment as a form of art
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| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
gptkb:Republican_Party
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| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Republican_Party
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| gptkbp:popularized_by |
freak shows
the circus the concept of the circus |
| gptkbp:promoted |
gptkb:Tom_Thumb
gptkb:Jenny_Lind gptkb:The_Swedish_Nightingale gptkb:General_Tom_Thumb variety shows musical performances animal acts freak shows theater and entertainment human curiosities |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Unitarianism
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| gptkbp:served_as |
Mayor of Bridgeport
mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut mayor of Bridgeport Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| gptkbp:signature |
P. T. Barnum's signature
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Charity_Hallett
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| gptkbp:uses |
advertising techniques
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| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Actress
gptkb:culture gptkb:philosopher gptkb:social_reform gptkb:Author gptkb:Businessman gptkb:Politician gptkb:Public_speaker gptkb:Public_figure gptkb:Demon gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:Philanthropist gptkb:educators gptkb:visionary gptkb:performers gptkb:legends gptkb:humanitarian_aid gptkb:Entrepreneur gptkb:Television_producer civic leader American icon famous historical figure business innovator famous figure famous author famous politician celebrity in his time key figure in American history circus owner pioneer in entertainment entertainment legend entertainment pioneer famous businessman famous civic leader famous cultural icon famous philanthropist famous public speaker famous showman famous visionary historical entertainer master of publicity museum owner self-promoter show business legend show business mogul carnival promoter museum operator show business pioneer master of ceremonies cultural figure in the 19th century founder of the modern circus member of the Connecticut legislature visionary in entertainment |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:politics
the temperance movement the American Museum |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:The_Great_Showman
hoaxes his innovative marketing strategies his colorful personality his impact on popular culture his quotes his larger-than-life persona The Prince of Humbugs his extravagant shows his contributions to American entertainment history his elaborate hoaxes his legacy in circus history his philanthropy towards the local community his quote ' There's a sucker born every minute'. his role in popularizing circus acts |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Art_of_Money_Getting
gptkb:The_Life_of_P._T._Barnum,_Written_by_Himself Struggles and Triumphs The Life of P. T. Barnum The Humbugs of the World |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jumbo_the_Elephant
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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