Ringling, John b. May 31, 1866 d. December 2, 1936 Entertainer. Born Johann Nicholas Rüngeling, one of seven sons of German immigrant and harness maker, August Rüngeling, in McGregor, Iowa. After moving to Baraboo, Wisconsin, the brothers Ringling created and performed a vaudeville-type show in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, on November 27, 1882. John played the clown. Two years later, the Ringling Brothers were able to open their first circus. By 1887, the growing Ringling brothers' show was called Ringling Bros. United Monster Shows, Great Double...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) John and Mable Ringling Museum, Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA
b. May 31, 1866 d. December 2, 1936