George Wombwell
1777–1850
Menagerist. In 1805, established a travelling menagerie, known as Wombwell’s Royal Menagerie from 1830, having received the patronage of Princess Victoria. Exhibited a vast number of animals and contributed to zoological knowledge.
Source
Turner 1995.
Bibliography
Turner, John M. 1995. Victorian arena. The performers. A dictionary of British circus biography. Volume one. Formby, England: Lingdales Press.
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