Philip Astley
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English equestrian, circus owner, and inventor, regarded as being the "father of the modern circus"
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 8 January 1742
- Died
- 27 January 1814
- Works
- 14
Top works
- The modern riding-master: or, A key to the knowledge of the horse, and horsemanship
- Astley's system of equestrian education, exhibiting the beauties and defects of the horse. With serious and important advice, on its general excellence, preserving it in health, grooming, &c
- Astley's system of equestrian education
- Young Astley, Royal Grove, Westminster-Bridge. This evening, young Astley will display his astonishing equestrian exercises, in three parts, on several horses, among which are his still vaulting. ..
- Astley's system of equestrian education
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 6
- Total plays
- 18
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Philip
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Place of birth
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Place of death
- Paris
- Occupation
- squire
- Languages spoken
- French
- Native language
- English language
- Field of work
- dressage
- Military branch
- British Army
- Military rank
- sergeant major
- Image
- Philip-Astley.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1742-01-08
- place of burial
- Père Lachaise Cemetery
- date of death
- 1814-01-27
- described by source
- The Nuttall Encyclopædia
- Commons category
- Philip Astley
- Commons Creator page
- Philip Astley
- name in native language
- Philip Astley
Sources (1)
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