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General Tom Thumb. Charles Sherwood Stratton (January 4, 1838 – July 15, 1883), better known by his stage name " General Tom Thumb ", was an American with dwarfism who achieved great fame as a performer under circus pioneer P. T. Barnum. [1] Childhood and early life. Stratton at 10 years of age.
Apr 10, 2024 · General Tom Thumb (born January 4, 1838, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.—died July 15, 1883, Middleboro, Massachusetts) was an American showman noted for his small stature. He was the first major attraction promoted by the circus impresario P.T. Barnum. Thumb, General Tom; Warren, Lavinia.
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Jan 4, 2008 · By. Robert McNamara. Updated on July 02, 2019. General Tom Thumb (Charles Sherwood Stratton, January 4, 1838–July 15, 1883) was an unusually small man who, when promoted by the great showman Phineas T. Barnum, became a show business sensation.
Sep 24, 2018 · Updated July 20, 2020. General Tom Thumb, the 25-inch man, became P.T. Barnum's most popular attraction with his unparalleled charisma and charm. Wellcome Library, London/Wikimedia Commons Tom Thumb in 1844 at the age of six. General Tom Thumb brought unparalleled joy to at least 50 million people in his lifetime.
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Feb 23, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Charles Stratton, also known as General Tom Thumb, the most famous little person in history. Discover how he became a star, met Queen Victoria, and changed the show business.
Sep 16, 2018 · General Tom Thumb (or simply Tom Thumb) was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton, a circus performer who lived during the 19th century. The name adopted by Stratton is an obvious reference to a well-known character in English folklore and a reflection of Stratton’s short stature.
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Tom Thumb, 1838–83, American entertainer, whose original name was Charles Sherwood Stratton, b. Bridgeport, Conn. His career as General Tom Thumb began in 1842, when the showman P. T. Barnum gave him the title and arranged with the child's parents for his exhibition as a midget.
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